Well fans, this will be my last report from Israel, but don't worry I'll blog a few more times from home to let you know how I got there and how to access my pictures.
Today we woke up late and had a slow morning. Then we took a drive around the Sea of Galilee. Our first stop was Tiberius where we took some pictures and walked in the Sea a little. We decided to keep going and went on past Migdal where Mary Magdalene was supposedly born.
On a few more miles was Nof Ginnosar where we stopped in the see the 2000 year old boat. It was found only a few decades ago and is kept preserved by temperature in a building right off the Sea. Certainly Jesus did not ride in this boat, but it is from his time. We bought some snacks and headed out again.
Our next sighting was the Mount of the Beautitudes and then on to Capernaum where we saw a beautiful synagogue and hung out where Jesus did at the Northern tip of the Sea of Galilee. We then continued on, rounding the North-East corner of the Sea in the Golan Heights and headed down to Ein Gev, where they have the largest restaraunt in Israel and boast about their fish caught in the Sea. We had a delightful lunch, Mom had the St. Peter's fish, and then continued our journey.
We rounded the southern tip at Kinneret and made a stop at the baptismal sight on the Jorden right where it flows from the Sea of Galilee...we didn't need to get baptized but we walked in the water there all the same. Apparently thousands of people every year get baptized there, it was a little strange, but a good stop.
After this we made our way back North just a few miles to Tiberius and headed back West to Nazareth. All in all it was a good trip and we decided we needed two more days in the North. We've had a lovely time together and seen many things.
I've seen so much since I've been here, but boy am I ready to come home and give my Bretty a big kiss. Tomorrow we fly out, you will hear from me probably Friday.
Much love!!!
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can't wait to see your face!!!
Dear Shannon and Rebecca, it has been delightful to take this journey with you by computer. We are anxious to know you are saftly home. I am glad you got to do this once in a life time trip. Prayed for your safty each day,(more than once some days).
Hope your return trip is peaceful and uneventful. can't wait to know you are home. Love to you both. Grandma (Mom)
Shannon,
It is Friday a.m. - are you home and getting some well-deserved rest? I hope your experience has been truly transformative. Our students who study abroad say there is a "re-entry period" (not just jetlag) when they have to readjust to life in American culture. They find themselves thinking about what they truly value and how they want to spend their time. It's a great time for reflection.
Great job with your blog! I am excited about seeing your pictures and hearing more at the family reunion. See you soon!
Love,
Aunt Annie
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