A water lily on the upper Jordan.
An ancient fishing boat from the time of Jesus raised from the bottom of the Sea of Galilee. No claim has been made that either Jesus or his disciples ever set foot in this particular craft. However, the boats they used would have been of this kind.
The call of the disciples from the boat museum in the Galilee.
Ruins of the village of Capernaum. Jesus' ministry was largely based here.
Ruins of a 4th century synagogue in Capernaum. Some believe that it may be built over the ancient synagogue where Jesus preached.
These ruins are said to be of the home of Saint Peter's mother in law. Jesus is said to have lived here during his ministry. It is now beneath a Franciscan church.
Church atop the Mount of the Beatitudes.
An ancient tile floor preserved in the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes in the village of Tabgha.
The exterior of the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes.
"And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England's mountains green?"
No, no they didn't! They walked right here, in the Sea of Galilee! And so did ours!
Saint Gabriel's Orthodox Church dedicated to the Annunciation. The well in the church is said to be Mary's. It is also said to be the site of the Annunciation.
A street in Nazareth. Nazareth today is largely Arab.
The Roman Catholic Church in Nazareth dedicate to the Annunciation.
A rose in the church garden.
Mount Gilboa in Samaria. King Saul lost his kingdom - and his head - here.
Another photo of present day Samaria aka the West Bank? The village before the mountains is in Jordan.
Location:The Galilee
Beautiful! Glad everyone is well, we're thinking of you while you're on this amazing journey!
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