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the invisible ball game at mealtime left me cold
I personally did not know why I was walking, but found that out much later it was the "best decision" I have ever made.
Derry wans are carnivorous whereas Londonderry wans are the fruitarians or is it the other way aroundI thought all Derry people were veggiesenjoy! maybe they have meat? Ham sandwich please
I don't like that sort of thing much either. However, twice now, I have "forced" myself to participate in good humour. I found that I was able to enjoy myself - partly because no one from my normal life was there and I could step out of my normal character. I was pleased to accomplish that, and it helped me set forth in a more sociable open-minded mood.I did not like my stay in the Beilari. Found it a bit forced and personally intrusive
I have volunteered at Beilari and it is not uncommon for someone to arrive a little late. Do it. You won´t forget it and you will be welcomed warmly.Has anyone got any experience of coming in on the 7.36pm train to SJPdP and then going for dinner at Beilari? I understand they start the meal at 7.30 and best case scenario I'd be arriving at 7.45. On previous caminos I've stayed at other places but everybody seems to love Beilari, however I'm worried I'm trying to force something that just won't work and reluctant to waste 37 Euro. Thoughts?
Also am not a vegetarian, but found the food at Beilari delicious and plentiful. No problem. It is a very wonderful experience.Has anyone got any experience of coming in on the 7.36pm train to SJPdP and then going for dinner at Beilari? I understand they start the meal at 7.30 and best case scenario I'd be arriving at 7.45. On previous caminos I've stayed at other places but everybody seems to love Beilari, however I'm worried I'm trying to force something that just won't work and reluctant to waste 37 Euro. Thoughts?
Hi DorpieThanks for the inside information @josephmcclain , much appreciated!
Could you tell me at roughly what time the meal usually ends so I can get an idea of how much of it I would be missing?
Thanks,
Rob.
This maybe sacrilege to all Beilarites so I apologise in advance.
I did not like my stay in the Beilari. Found it a bit forced and personally intrusive the invisible ball game at mealtime left me cold I understand the reasoning to get people talking about themselves, but if I remember correctly I was not given the choice not to get involved, maybe I should have left, but did not know what was coming.
if your not a vegetarian the diner choice was poor not worth the cost.
I feel that some of pilgrims that stay there are seeking a spiritual start and a meaning to walk.
I personally did not know why I was walking, but found that out much later it was the "best decision" I have ever made.
So enjoy your stay in Beilari its not everyones cup of green tea (sorry) but can be a good experience to many people.
This is my personal opinion and runs contrary to many pilgrims obvious thoughts on this establishment.
Buen Camino
I faced the same dilemma, but solved it by staying a second night to unwind from traveling. Ate dinner there even tho I was staying elsewhere. And I'll respectfully disagree with MickMac. While I understand that the game playing is a bit artificial (a pretend ball is tossed from person to person to introduce yourselves), it served it's purpose. Joseph, the proprietor, and Matthew, his son-in-law the cook, are warm and welcoming. They attempt to set a tone for the upcoming experience that I found useful. As for the meal, I found it delightful, tho I am vegetarian. Even the meat eaters I sat near liked it. Everyone wants a different experience, perhaps, so choose what suits you best.Has anyone got any experience of coming in on the 7.36pm train to SJPdP and then going for dinner at Beilari? I understand they start the meal at 7.30 and best case scenario I'd be arriving at 7.45. On previous caminos I've stayed at other places but everybody seems to love Beilari, however I'm worried I'm trying to force something that just won't work and reluctant to waste 37 Euro. Thoughts?
I stayed there in April. They held dinner for me. The food was good if you are vegetarian. I didn’t think the stay was worth the change, especially after the host nearly came to blows with a pilgrim who wanted to switch their room assignmentHas anyone got any experience of coming in on the 7.36pm train to SJPdP and then going for dinner at Beilari? I understand they start the meal at 7.30 and best case scenario I'd be arriving at 7.45. On previous caminos I've stayed at other places but everybody seems to love Beilari, however I'm worried I'm trying to force something that just won't work and reluctant to waste 37 Euro. Thoughts?
I don't remember either! If someone has eating restrictions, they should say so in advance, but I don't think the host should be obliged to announce the menu at the time of reservations. Maybe the meal will have meat, maybe not. Maybe this, or that. Meals without meat are quite normal these days, even for people who are not "Vegetarian."Huh, funny.I stayed there April 2019, and though I’m not a vegetarian, I didn't remember NOT having meat that night until this discussion!!! . I guess the meal was that good or, more likely, the food was secondary to the experience.
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