Our first weekend in Israel, Ehud (Jason's advisor) and his "significant one" Bat-sheva took us on a tour of the lower Galilee (Yam Kinneret). We had a great time and got to see a beautiful part of the country.
One of the many highlights included a drive to the northern border-crossing with Jordan (Bet She'an); the Jordan River, which was incredibly full from the heavy rains the week before; and a rare piece of land shared by both Jordan and Israel: 'the Island of Peace'. We also had the pleasure of dining at one of the most interesting and best restaurants in all of Israel (according to Ehud).
Of course, the Galilee and all its splendor and religious significance was something we got to (literally) dip our toe into.
We learned that there are infinite layers of history in every inch of land: old Turkish railroad lines from the Ottoman Empire, abandoned British forts, and remnants of wars past.
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| The Sea of Galilee |
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| Professor Ehud Spanier and Bat-sheva |
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| The Yardenit - Baptismal Site on the Jordan River |
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| Island of Peace - Jordanian and Israeli Flags |
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| Most of these are old, but they do warn you! |
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