Nightwear

[Joe and Lydia Banales]

You won't experience black tie, but you may well dine by candlelight.
Well, "dine" is a little elegant for the small bars and cafes you'll
experience. Bottom line, you won't go hungry. The bars often open by 9
am and one of the most delicious treats they offer is fresh squeezed
orange juice pressed by a fascinating machine into little glass
pitchers. As far as night sleeping gear, I agree with all the postings.
But, as an overly modest person, I was concerned for privacy. I could
never prepare to lose it. But I found I could manage to change clothes
and shower with a little planning. I only wish the "camping towel" I
purchased had been a bit larger. The "large" size is not much bigger
than a postage stamp, and it rarely dried thoroughly.

Alan Hogarth wrote:

> what does one wear in the refugios at night?
> >
> Hello everyone,
> I have been reading the mails with great interest and gathering
> information for my intended pilgrimage Roncevalles - Santiago -
> Finisterre in May/June 2002.
>
> As an Englishman I shall be carrying my evening suit black tie etc and
> will be changing for dinner at the refugios.  Do they supply napkins
> or should one pack one's own?
>
> No, seriously I'm learning a great deal from all of you and have an
> increasingly good feeling about the Camino.
>
> Ultreya
>
> Alan
>
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> In a message dated 3/8/2002 11:31:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> CHRNARTSaAOL.COM writes:
>
>
>
>> what does one wear in the refugios at night?
>
> As Mary Boyle from NJ said to me and her husband when she returned, "I
> never thought that so many people would see me in my underwear or in
> the shower."  Be prepared to lose your modesty.  Most people will
> respect your privacy and will not stare at you.
>
> >From my experience in May/June 2001, when the weather was warm, most
> people slept in underwear and put on their hiking shorts/pants when
> they got out of bed to go to the bathroom in the morning.  Some men
> and women thought nothing about walking around in their underwear in
> the refugios.  It sort of becomes routine, after the first couple of
> days, not to worry about these things even if you are normally
> prudish.  Showers without curtains in some places can be a little more
> challenging.
> Howard Mendes, NYC
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