My concern wouldn't be so much to keep the bad guys out but to get out myself in case of an emergency like a fire, when exiting through the door is impossible...
Most likely the hospitaleros played a CD to wake pilgrims up ;-) if you do a search for "Chant by The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos" on Amazon or Youtube you will find beautiful ones.
BC SY
I think for some of us, skin health is a much higher priority.
Particularly if fair skinned.
Melanoma! (skin cancer is a serious issue)
In Australia I'll burn within 15-20 mins in Summer!
It's a big health thing here with lots of reminders'...
In Australia, I wear a beanie in winter and a sunhat in spring, summer and autumn. I take both on the Camino. I cannot believe how many people on this forum are suggesting otherwise!
I was thinking of situations where an umbrella wouldn't work, other than when its really windy. And the one that springs to mind is when you take your coffee and breakfast (or lunch) and sit outside a cafe. Sometimes there is cover, sometimes...
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