Another day of touring on my own … this time the ship had changed departure time and so our five and a half hour tour was reduced by an hour so we were off and running from the moment we got on the bus.

First stop was the Mount of the Beatitudes and a beautiful church set in lovely gardens …

… with views out over a very hazy Sea of Galilee.

This was also the setting for the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus fed the 5000 …

Then we were off through the country side …

… to Yardenit and the River Jordan …

… and the scene of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist … it was a bit “touristy” but nevertheless a nice half hour stop.

Back on the bus for a fast ride to Nazareth …

… and our last stop at the lovely Church of Annunciation.

This structure within the church is purported to be the remains of Mary’s house …

There were also many colourful mosaic panels from around the world decorating the walls.

As we exited the church we saw remains of part of the old city of Nazareth …

… and then back to the ship …

Notwithstanding the rush, a very enjoyable tour. I just wish I had Elizabeth Walker’s biblical wisdom to explain in more detail the sites we visited both here and in Jerusalem … Sorry!