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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.
<p>Alan Hogarth wrote:
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<pre WRAP>what does one wear in the refugios at night?
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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</pre>
<hr WIDTH="90%" SIZE=4><font face="arial,helvetica"><font size=-1>In a
message dated 3/8/2002 11:31:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, CHRNARTSaAOL.COM
writes:</font></font>
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<blockquote TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px"><font face="arial,helvetica"><font size=-1>what
does one wear in the refugios at night?</font></font></blockquote>
<p><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>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.</font></font></font>
<p><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>>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.</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>Howard Mendes,
NYC</font></font></font></blockquote>
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