To see a little more of Israel we took a day trip up north.
First we stopped at Caesarea, a huge Roman ruin on the coast built by King Herod. Herod sure knew how to pick a location. Please disregard the sweaty girl at the front of the photo.
Then we continued our drive, stopping through many biblical towns and visiting churches. There is a church built for pretty much every event mentioned in the New Testament.
We ended our tour at the Sea of Galilee and stopped at this spot on the Jordan River where many people come to be baptized, or rebaptized. It was after hours so no large group baptisms, but we did get to see 3 men hop the fence so one could strip down to his underwear and baptize himself while his friend caught it all on his smart phone. I'm sure his family and friends will enjoy watching the video of it later, but I think it was best live. I am impressed by anyone willing to be baptized in that spot as it is full of fish, including some large catfish, as well as nutrias.
First we stopped at Caesarea, a huge Roman ruin on the coast built by King Herod. Herod sure knew how to pick a location. Please disregard the sweaty girl at the front of the photo.
Then we continued our drive, stopping through many biblical towns and visiting churches. There is a church built for pretty much every event mentioned in the New Testament.
We ended our tour at the Sea of Galilee and stopped at this spot on the Jordan River where many people come to be baptized, or rebaptized. It was after hours so no large group baptisms, but we did get to see 3 men hop the fence so one could strip down to his underwear and baptize himself while his friend caught it all on his smart phone. I'm sure his family and friends will enjoy watching the video of it later, but I think it was best live. I am impressed by anyone willing to be baptized in that spot as it is full of fish, including some large catfish, as well as nutrias.
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