Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Wednesday...the adventure continues!

We started the morning with the Shemah and a blessing as we drove along the Sea of Galilee. We enjoyed a 9am boat ride on the Sea of Galilee where we were led in worship by a a Messianic Jew. What a moving experience to be floating in the quiet of the morning sea, singing praises to our Lord! We were able to also see an ancient boat at Kibbutz Ginossar. This is a 2,000 year old fishing boat discovered in the mud of the Sea of Galilee that had been exposed when the lake receded after two years of severe drought. Then on to Capernaum where Jesus lived during much of his ministry in Galilee and where he performed many miracles. We heard a lecture from Pastor Roy in the synagogue ruins. We viewed the house of Peter...two stories below a Catholic Church that was built 20 years ago.

On our way to lunch we passed an ampitheatre ruins in Beit She'an, then passed a kosher McDonalds (we did not stop!) and had our lunch of schnitzels or flufles at a local fast food. Our guide, Boaz, called ahead and the food was ready when we arrived. We don't waste any time...too much to see to spend much time eating! On our way to lunch we passed an ampitheatre ruins in Beit She'an, then passed a kosher McDonalds (we did not stop!) and had our lunch of schnitzels or flufles at a local fast food. Our guide, Boaz, called ahead and the food was ready when we arrived. We don't waste any time...too much to see to spend much time eating!

We hiked to the top of a mountain...and when we got to the top we overlooked a whole city ruins. This is located in Beit She'an, which has played an important role throughout the history due to its geographical location. Several impressive buildings have been uncovered, including a pillar street with shops on each side, a mosaic tile walk, huge theatre, and a public bath-house.

We stood on the stage of the theatre and sang “Amazing Grace”...and then took our group photo in the theatre rows! Impressive. Amazing!

Wish you were here!

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