From Caeseria to Sea of Galilee

Hi Folks. Spent time in the ruins of Caeseria where Paul was incarcerated. A beautiful setting to be in prison. Then went to Mount Carmel to view the Jesreal Valley. Pastor Carl taught from 1 Kings 18:17 ff. From the roof of the monestary we coukld see the valley, Mount Tabor, Mount Gilead and Mount Marahy (sp). Then off to the Tel Megiddo where we saw many layers of civilizations dating back to King Herod. Climbed down 183 steps to the water cistern tunnel and then 63 steps out. This site also looked out on the Jesreal Valley. Off across the valley to Nazareth where it is quite a bit more populated then when Mary was visited by the angel. Back on the bus to mount Arbel looking over the Sea of Galilee and Tiberious (sp). Sang happy birthday to Alan Mitchel from the top of this mountain. Staying in bungalo's right on the Sea of Galilee. Tomorrow we will enjoy a boat ride on the the Sea of Galilee and a kayak trip down the Jordon River. Many of us plan to be baptised in the river.

Thank you all for your prayers. God is really "opening" our eyes to the scriptures as we see the places where Christ and others written about in the scriptures lived and walked.

Above is a picture of almost the complete group on the top of Mt. Arbel with the Sea of Galilee behind us about 1300 feet below. The Sea itself is 625 feet below sea level.

There are two places to view pictures of our trip.

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