Today we circumnavigated the Sea of Galilee where much of Jesus’ ministry took place. Biblical townships dot the landscape as we meander through the hills and stop at ruins along the way. The lake itself reminds us of Okanagan Lake with its summer seadoos, powerboats and waterskiers and there were sunbathers aplenty in this 35 degree heat.
Since we were too early to check in at our Korazim bed and breakfast we headed further south and stopped at Beth She’an where King Saul and his sons lost their lives in battle. David eventually took the city and many years later the Romans rebuilt it. The ruins are some of the best preserved in Israel.
On our way up the mountain made famous for Jesus’ sermon we took a side trip to the Church of the Beatitudes. The fully manicured grounds and peaceful setting made it my favorite stop so far. If ever there were a perfect setting for impacting all of humankind with the radical news of the Kingdom, this is it!
The day is closing as we sip lemonade made from our hosts’ lemon trees, looking out over the Sea of Galilee, thinking of family and friends at home, and thanking God for eternal treasures.
Hey Sandi (& Gord),
We just read your blog sitting in the sun at Mesachie Lake! What a treat! We are so jealous, not only your amazing travel adventures but equally your gift of expression….(pray for us, we know couveting is a sin 😉
Seriously, we are praying for you & trust you’ll have many more exciting stories.
Love you, miss you,
J & L xx
It’s fun to have you guys along for the ride. I hope to get to Mesachie before the summer ends and hang out with my girlfriends!