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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Upper Galilee to Capernaum- Christ Sermon on the Mount

The weather has not gotten cooler so I was given a ride to the main road, and took a bus to Tiberias and then another bus to Upper Galilee where I checked in at the Galilee Ranch Inn.  This place was so great, they were working with disable young adults riding horses. The smile on these young adults faces said it all.  It was awesome. There was a beautiful white lab (a young one) someone had left at the ranch and he was so sweet.  One of the male receptionist told me that it happens all the time, people drops off dogs and cats.  But he also said that he would probably take this one home because he was very smart and just so darn cute!! I share my sandwich with him.  I didn't take his picture as my batteries were dying and I still was going to Capernaum and wanted to take pictures there.  After I checked in, I went back out to take a bus down the hill to Capernaum and a very nice women came by and asked me if I wanted a ride.  Of course, she dropped me off on the outskirts of Capernaum so I started hiking in.  I reach Tabgha where the Church of Multiplication of Fishes and Loaves.  This is where Jesus fed the 5000 with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish.    The next place was in Capernaum where St. Peter's Primacy Church was.  This is where Jesus told Peter that he will be his church.  The grounds were so beautiful and it is right on the Galilee Sea.  I went down by the sea and sat for a very long time.  There was a boat in the middle of the sea and I could imagine that Peter was out there fishing and Jesus was telling him where to throw is net!!  I found a rock in the water that looked like a fish is carved on it, so I kept it (my only souvenir form Israel as I have no room in my suitcase!!!). My camera batteries started to die and the heat was getting worst so I started to head back.  I had to walk about one mile up hill to the bus stop but when I crossed the street this young Italian couple pulled over and asked me if I would like a ride.  I told them yes up to the bus stop would be great.  They said no, no we will take you to your hotel. I didn't argue especially in an air conditioned car!!!  So the next day I took a bus back to Taberias and then back to Jerusalem where I am staying at the Abraham Hostel for 2 days and then back to the airport to go to Tokyo, Japan.  Let's see what kind of a adventure I will have there (the mountain I've read is in the 40-50 degree). It will be a lot cooler there then here!!  Here's some pictures of Upper Galilee and Capernaum:

Arbel Cliffs on the Jesus Trail

Ruins from a Synagogue in Jesus's Time

Explains about the Synagogue


Church of  Multiplication 

Where Jesus fed 5000 with 5 loaves & 2 fish!!!

Gold Fish in a pond outside the church

Peter's Primacy Church

The grounds are so beautiful

The church


Jesus telling Peter that he will be his church

Trail Marker

This is the rock that was said that Jesus refer to Peter

Sea of Galilee where I found my "rock"


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