I’m currently in a private albergue, writing this because I "upgraded" to a 4-bed room, thinking my odds of a quiet night would be higher. I assumed that fewer people = fewer chances of a snorer, and surely people booking smaller rooms are also looking for quiet.
As you can probably guess, I was wrong. There is a man (absolutely lovely human when we chatted earlier) in here snoring so loudly I can hear him through my earplugs.
Am I wrong for assuming a 4-bed room would be a safer bet? Clearly yes… but also, do some people honestly not know they snore? At this level of volume, it feels like it could be sleep apnea. My FIL has it so I’m vaguely familiar with the symptoms. But I did look it up and nearly 50% of the population snores, majority being older men. More common in those that are overweight and those that sleep on their back.
There was one glorious night I spent in an all-female dorm (by chance) that was so quiet and lovely. Why aren't "No-Snore" rooms a thing? I’d happily pay a premium for that (which is what I thought I was doing tonight). Or even all female dorm rooms. After weeks of the trail, wearing earplugs every single night is becoming quite uncomfortable.
Just venting since I’m wide awake. I know everyone has a right to be on the journey but I just was hoping for a better experience for the night.
Buen Camino