LIVE from the Camino Beilari (previously L' Esprit du Chemin)

[petro]

Stayed at Beilari (previously L'Esprit du Chemin) and I am happy to report that the spirit is alive an well in Beilari! The new owners are very nice and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. So rest assured if you have a booking there - you cannot go wrong. I am in valcarlos now. I have decided to do this route because I have walked the Napoleon twice before. When mentioning this to the people at the pilgrim's office they strongly advised against it saying it is not as scenic. Sure, you do not have the spectacular mountain views but I found it to be a beautiful country walk and I would not hesitate to walk it again. And it is.not flat! You have your fair share of ups and downs. The municipal albuerge is very nice and clean (WiFi) only two of us staying here tonight.

Buen camino.
Petro

I do not know how to remove the angry face it should not be there!

 

[CaminoKris2013]

Thank you for your review. I have booking there on May 26th but made it when it was the Esprit and was waivering on whether to keep it or let it go.

While I hope to do the Napoleon route this first time, I would probably do as you on future walks.


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[Al the optimist]

Looks like all three of us are like minded spirits. Beilari tomorrpw the Valcarlos route Sunday. Maybe see you along the way Petro.

 

[petro]

We might - I am a slow walker!

 

[Al the optimist]

Last year another South African forum member and I met at Stanstead, flew next to each other and saw each other on and off along the way. So you never know!

 

[mspath]

Buen Camino Al!

May you have great weather and unlimited energy.

On the way to Valcarlos there is a good place to stop for a coffee and snack at Arneguy next to the gas station and shopping center. In Valcarlos be sure to ask to visit the church; the altarpiece depicts Santiago Matamoros riding his horse.

I look forward to reading your new camino posts.

Carpe Diem,

Margaret Meredith

 

[Al the optimist]

Carpe diem - I always do and give thanks for all the positive and good things that happen to me every one of them

 

[petitewalker]

Stayed at Beilari (previously L'Esprit du Chemin) and I am happy to report that the spirit is alive an well in Beilari! The new owners are very nice and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. So rest assured if you have a booking there - you cannot go wrong. I am in valcarlos now. I have decided to do this route because I have walked the Napoleon twice before. When mentioning this to the people at the pilgrim's office they strongly advised against it saying it is not as scenic. Sure, you do not have the spectacular mountain views but I found it to be a beautiful country walk and I would not hesitate to walk it again. And it is.not flat! You have your fair share of ups and downs. The municipal albuerge is very nice and clean (WiFi) only two of us staying here tonight.

Buen camino.
Petro

I do not know how to remove the angry face it should not be there!

Thanks for the heads up on the Beilari. I'll be staying there in September. Hopefully more forum members will keep us posted on the new owners.
Buen Camino
p.s. the angry face is pretty cute!

 

[jessica.vthhiker]

Petro, great to hear! I am staying there mid September. Was hoping it would be in the "spirit" of L'Esprit du Chemin. They were good about sending me an email and letting me know of the changes.

 

[petro]

The new owners are passionate about the camino and pilgrims, you will not be disappointed.

 

[Al the optimist]

Stayed saturday. No different to before and is still a great time

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

Stayed saturday. No different to before and is still a great time

Good to know Al. Thanks. I wondered why we have not seen you posting much the last few days. You have started your Camino!! Buen Camino.

Ed

 

[Anniesantiago]

Where are you Al?

 

[KinkyOne]

Where are you Al?

Hi, Annie,

Al replied yesterday to KiwiFamily post that he's already in Los Arcos. So I guess he should be somewhere before (Viana?) or even in Logrono today.

 

[Al the optimist]

In Burgos. Arrived from San Juan yesterday (my birthday) great 2 days. Back to trudging tomorrow.

 

[OTH86]

Happy birthday Al!! And BUEN CAMINO!!!

 

[Jerome Tjerkstra]

As a future walker on the Camino de Plata, I'd like to know how much of the walk is along busy roads? Can anyone let me know please?