Sea of Galilee

Today we went to the Church of the Beatitudes and enjoyed the lovely garden filled with hibiscus. And then to Tabgha, the church to commemorate the feeding of the 5000, of which the ambience was further enhanced by violinists playing outside. Then to the village of Capernaum, where they have compiled all of the ruins from the town of Jesus. Saw the Wedding Church, and went to several gift shops.

We visited the place where Jesus told Peter that he was the rock of the church, and we recieved Communion there on the beach. But right before and right after our short service there were noisy people all over the place, but during the homily, communion, and passing of the peace, we had the place to ourselves. And it was such a blessed silence.

We got knee deep in the Jordan river and renewed our Baptisms.

And went on a boat ride on the Galilee, which was breathtakingly gorgeous, and so nice to feel the breeze on our faces. We had the whole relatively large boat to ourselves, and sang and danced while we were sailing.

Took pictures of Jane doing cartwheels all over the place...

And hung out on our hotel roof, which has an awe inspiring view.

Today really allowed us to be silly and just have fun, laugh and dance, which I think is just what we needed after the last few intense days.