August 27, 2015

  • The Road to 65, Mile 271: Hostels

    August 26, 2015, Prescott- Our city has a small youth hostel, located on a quiet west side street.  I’ve not had reason to go by there, but as I had positive experiences  with youth, and other, hostels, this past June, I would help anyone wanting to visit here, who also enjoys the hostel life, to get reservations.

    The hostels in which I stayed, in southeast Alaska, were varied in terms of gender separation vs. “coed” floors.  Juneau had a very strict separation of sleeping facilities.  Sitka gave the adult hostelers a choice.  Ketchikan’s hostelers were all men, so the matter didn’t come up, when I was there. I usually opt for a “coed” bay, when it is permitted, as I don’t have any hidden agenda, and being with mature women, or a strong couple, just seems more normal to me.

    The common rooms were in varied states of decor.  Juneau had a spacious area in which to relax, and a sizable adjoining kitchen.  Sitka had two small kitchens, and a very pleasant enclosed veranda, which offered a view of an eagle’s nest, in a spruce tree nearby.  Ketchikan had a small kitchenette, and a TV room, which was modest but comfortable.

    Going back to the hostels, for the first time since I stayed in one in San Diego, in 1980, gave me a good chance to make a number of new friends.  I hope that anyone traveling either alone, or with a best friend, will consider this option.  It’s not as “rough” as it sometimes sounds.

Comments (4)

  • Sounds interesting. I like my own space but on occasion don't mind sharing. We share our house almost every day with friends who come and go and sometimes stay for the night. I guess I'm running a hostel! Wait! It's a free one. Hehehe. I enjoy fixing food for people. Sometimes I fix it and they go out for supper. That's OK because we can eat leftovers. :P

  • I love hostels because you meet the most interesting people from around the world.

  • When we were younger it was the way to go - cheaper and good enough for us. Now I want luxuries! hehehe!

  • @mcbery: @MOMAmarymatthew: @murisopsis: Miriam, I "ran" such a "hostel" in the period 2006-11. Many youth both depended on me for a safe abode and helped out in caring for my wife, when she was bedridden. Val, you have no doubt earned luxuries. Mary, I was certainly grateful for that aspect, as well.

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