On the drive to Capernum, we just had to stop and at least look at the Jordan River! Then on to Capernaum, where Jesus & the disciples spent much of their time while in Galilee. Matthew was a tax collector, and Jesus called him to follow here. The remains of Peter's home are here. A church has been built on top of it, but I was able to take a photo of part of it. All of the disciples, except for Judas, were from northern Galilee. Lots of good fishing at Capernaum! We've posted a photo of me with our leader & now good friend, Cyndi Parker! We're standing very near footprints of Jesus Nat discovered on the Sea of Galilee behind us . . . :)
We stopped the bus at a site where Jesus possibly taught His sermon on the mount. We sat in a wheat field while one of the students, Casey, recited the majority from memory. It was very enjoyable & peaceful. On the way back to J-Town, we drove through modern Tiberias & stopped at Mt. Arbel where everyone (but me) climbed down the steep cliff and explored the cave dwellings and then rock climbed back to the top. It would have been novice work for rock climber Natalie, but Nat had a great time!
Nat says that the Galilee is the only area of Israel he has seen so far that he would even consider giving up Texas to live in. Words are easy!
So, goodbye to Galilee until Thursday when we return with Dr. John Kaplan's "Historical & Social Settings of Modern Israel" class. This should be equally interesting as we travel the borders of Lebanon, Syria, & Jordan discussing the various military conflicts . . . just as long as we're not a moving target!
Shalom y'all
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As usual, I really enjoyed your informative and interesting comments and terrific photos. Thanks so much for sharing. I love you both!
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