Today we went on a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. The water was very calm - no need for divine intervention for our safety. Here is a picture of our group boarding.
We then went across the sea (of course) to the place where a fishing boat from the 1st century was displayed. It was found in the muck of the sea, removed, moved and preserved - an especially complex undertaking. No one is saying that Jesus was on this boat - but this is the type of boat he would have been on.
We then went to the traditional site of the serving of fishes and loaves by Jesus and then on to the Mount of Beatitudes - a beautiful place which may or may not be the exact location but everything fits. I had a good time of prayer in the church. This is a view from just behind the church to the Sea of Galilee.
Our next stop was at Korazin, one of the cities Jesus cursed. There was an excavation there with many interesting areas. The most interesting thing (other than lunch) was these Rock Badgers. There were about 30 - 40 of them there when we arrived, but they scattered.
We then went to Capernaum where Jesus and his disciples lived and ministered frequently. Here I am at Capernaum with the Sea of Galilee at my back. Capernaum is on the north side of the Sea.
This is at the Arbel Cliffs high above the Sea of Galilee. It is the site where Herod went looking for men who were fighting against his empire. They lived in caves with their families. One father actually threw his family off the cliffs rather than be captured.
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