Wow! We packed so much into the first day… and yet the funny
thing is I never felt rushed.
Today’s visits circled around the Sea of Galilee. We saw the
Primacy of Peter, Capernaum, Bethsaida, Chorazin, and the Mount of the
Beatitudes. We even took a boat on the sea itself.
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| church at the Primacy of Peter |
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| sticking our toes in the Sea of Galilee |
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| Peter's house in Capernaum |
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| Sea of Galilee |
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| boat "cruise" on the Sea of Galilee |
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| church at the Mount of Beatitudes |
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| Mount of Beatitudes |
My friend Grace warned against getting caught up in the
tourism, and I can see how that might be easy to do. There are many tourists
(heck we’re on a tour bus with a tour guide) and photo opportunities and places
to purchase souvenirs.
Don’t get me wrong though. There were also many opportunities
to reflect. Jesus was here. He was truly here. We walked where he
walked; we sat where he sat. We listened to his words.
I appreciate the history of the places and the reasoning
behind certain events. I am truly touched by the faith of the disciples.
This trip has also planted the “travel bug” in me. I want to
learn about more cultures, see new places. Maybe in a few more years once I’ve
saved a little more money… We shall see…
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| Travel "essentials" for the trip... |
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