Graduation trip - Galilee

As a special treat, John and Sara had arranged for us to dirve up to Galilee and spend the night at a very nice Moroccan style resort. The sea of Galilee is BIG! The land around the southern end is very lush. It was quite hazy when we were there, so this photo doesn't do the area justice.

We had lunch at a large fish restaurant, then took a stroll by the lake.

When we arrived at the resort, it didn't take us long to succumb to the atmosphere and head for the spa and sauna.

The resort had a lot of wrought iron, white stucco, red tiles, and lounge chairs. I could just picture it as a setting for a Hercule Poirot movie.

Next day, we went to Safed and visited the artists quarter. Behind us are just a few of the many artists shops with paintings and carvings to sell. We restrained ourselves to only one picture.

We backtracked to Capernium. Karen wanted to visit it for her Mother. It is not a living city, but a collection of ruins with a monistary at its entrance and a shrine over what is left of the home of Peter.

These mosaics are roman and pre-date Christ.

A view of the synagogue ruins and some of the remaining foundations of the homes that made up the town.

More foundations of homes. I was amazed at how small the homes were and how narrow the streets were. Some were barely wide enough for two people.

We polished off the afternoon with a little R & R in the Sea of Galilee. The water was chilly, but the outside temperature made it feel great.