We set off from Ibillin this morning and headed east for Tiberias. We were pleased to see our hotel as we arrived in Tiberias around 45 minutes later. Then we turned north alongside the Sea of Galilee.
We called in to see the boat which was found exposed when the lake was at a very low level. It has been beautifully restored. Then we drove up to the Church of the Beatitudes and sat on the hillside overlooking the lake to read the sermon on the mount. We all enjoyed the moment thinking about Jesus teaching here over 2000 years ago. Not much has changed in this area since then.
Onwards again to see Capernaum, the town where Jesus spent the early part of his ministry. This is nicely presented as an excavated site showing the synagogue and Simon's house.
Marianne and Lloyd paused for a paddle in the Lake at the Church of Simon Primacy, where Jesus forgave Peter and commissioned him to lead the Church.
Then we drove back to Tiberius and settled in to the hotel. After a short respite we were off into the centre of Tiberius to have a meal. We had a lovely meal together.
Back at the hotel we are still working on the arrangements for tomorrow. We are expecting to meet Adrielle, a Brasilian lady, who will show us around the Jordan Valley.
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