We woke early for breakfast and we were on the road by 7:45, but I was able to photograph the morning as the sun was rising!
We traveled for about an hour to Dan which was up near the northern border. We could see Lebanon from an outlook. It was only about two miles away.
Dan is an ancient city dating back 4500 years and is mentioned in the old testament. We entered the park where the headwaters of the Jordan River are located. This was once Arab territory but has been under Israeli rule since 1967.
The Gates from the days of Abraham lie within Tel Dan. This existed during the time of Jesus.
Our next stop was Caesarea Philippi, and the Grotto of Pan, a pagan center of worship.
Our next stop was lunch. By this time, we had walked a few miles, over rocks and rivers and up and down. It was nice to have a break.
I had a fried fish – head and all!
We went for a cruise on the Sea of Galilee where we read scripture then sang and danced an Israeli dance! It was lively and fun! And such a beautiful day!
We visited Capernaum, where Peter lived.
Our last stop today was Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. It was only recently excavated and they found coins from 29 AD during the dig!
The Boat Chapel and four side chapels are next to the Sea of Galilee.
It was a long day with much exploring the biblical times from the old and new testaments. Tomorrow we travel to the Dead Sea! Pilgrim Tours covers a lot of territory!
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