Today started with a trip to the Nazareth Village, located in the town of Nazareth. The Nazareth Village is the only enterprise of its kind dedicated to illuminating what life would have been like 2000 years ago through an authentically constructed, first-century town and restored ancient farm. It is in this venue that the story of Jesus' childhood, ministry, and teaching are retold with elements of everyday life re-enacted.
From the Nazareth Village, our group traveled to the Church of the Annunciation also located in Nazareth. This church is the traditional (Catholic) site where Mary was approached by the Angel Gabriel and was told that she would bare a son named Jesus. This church is the largest Christian church in the Middle East. Located on the top floor of the church are many different depictions of the Virgin Mary and her son. These depictions were gifts from many different churches from around the world. Once our tour was done at the Church of the Annunciation, we loaded our bus and headed towards the Sea of Galilee.
Our first stop at the Sea was lunch. At lunch, most ate the local fish and the fish of 2000 years ago, Tilapia (a land locked version of this popular fish). Served whole, eyes and all, for some it was very hard to eat; but very good. After lunch, the group loaded a boat for an enjoyable ride across the Galilee. A bit windy, but very fun. Once to the other side, we entered the Kibbutz that houses the Jesus Boat. This boat was unearthed in the sands of the Galilee and has been carefully preserved. This boat has endured years of abuse from the waters of the Galilee but tells of great story of past times.
Another great day of traveling. The group is great and everyone sends their love. Hard to think that we have already been here 2 days. A lot more to see. Thanks for following. Keep posting!
Shalom- IAN
oh yummy, St. Peter's Fish?? Sounds great. Where is the pic of this fish staring into someone's eyes?? Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great trip....We wish we were with you! The steers miss you Larry!
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Scott and Stephanie
Beautiful pictures! To Donna K. - Fish and a boat ride all in the same day! Thinking of you! Love - Amanda, Scott ansd Ella
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ReplyDeleteHi Donna!! We hope you enjoyed your fish! Can't wait to hear about it! We love you and are thinking of you!!!
Love- Jerm & Abb
I want to know how you actually go about eating that fish!? :) And a boat ride across the Galilee - WOW just amazing! Getting shivers just thinking of the experience. Hope traveling is going well and the next days are just as wonderful as the first two/three! love you much Donna!
ReplyDeleteu know wats funny i havent laughed that much. and i havent been getting in trouble in here lately
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