Day Seven... The Decapolis...

 

Jordan River

It is actually very small now, even smaller than this in some places. This is likely near where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.

Audits

This is on east side of Sea of Galilee. This is likely where Jesus healed the demoniac and 2000 pigs ran over the cliff into the sea.

Pretty trees

Fights and races here

Pizza!

Theater

Spa

Public bath house- coed.

Elaborate design

Public toilets !

Not in use now! These were coed.

Beth-Shean

Main street

Beth-Shean

Prosperous city about 10 miles South of Sea of Galilee. This is incredible to see! Was a wicked city. Destroyed by earthquake in 749 AD

Restaurant

Entrance

Cows

There is a dairy barn near our hotel.

Prayer

We had a great devotion about Jesus walking on the water. No one tried it today! Jesus was not here this time!

Guide

This is me with our guide, Marty. He does about 24 trips a year.

Guides

Our excellent guides, Marty and Ronan.

Ride

Everyone is excited!

Our boat!

We are ready for a ride!

Sea of Galilee

Dock by our hotel