On the Shores of Galilee

Living Water - The Jordan River flows into the Sea of Galilee from the North and continues flowing through the Jordan River Valley at the south end of the sea. So, the Sea of Galilee gives as well as receives. The Jordan ends by flowing into the Dead Sea so the Dead Sea receives but does not give. By this example,  Israeli  school children are taught that those who give as well as receive live; those that only receive die.

Ten hours from Newark, our plane landed in Tel Aviv without incident. Bags collected and pilgrims herded together, we boarded our tour bus to travel via a highway that follows the ancient trade route, the Via Maris, to the Ramot Resort Hotel that overlooks the Sea of Galilee. Following an excellent meal under the stars, we fell into our beds over twenty-fours after leaving Punta Gorda.

The next day we started at 9 AM and did not return until 10 PM.  Following a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes with a devotional interlude with Father Jerry, we toured the archeological sites of Korazim and Bethsaida. The latter link will lead you to a site with a cool video about the ongoing archeological work at Bethsaida. 

After lunch at the fish restaurant of the Ein Gev Kibbutz, we boarded a boat for a trip across the Sea of Galilee.  Engine shut down, our boat rolled with waves in the middle of the Galilee while we celebrated Mass.

Before dinner at Decks in Tiberias, we were also baptized in the Jordan River at the Yardenit Baptismal Site.

Each day begins early and ends late - sometimes as late as 10PM. After three days of touring, we took Sunday morning off for a little time to relax around the pool. 



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