We then went on to Sepphoris, the ancient capital of Galilee. This major town in the first century would likely have provided employment for the residents of nearby Nazareth.
After lunch we went on to Caesarea (Maritima) on the coast which is a place I'd always wanted to visit. This ancient port town has always intrigued me,with the majesty that it once was. With a fantastic amphitheater that has been restored and still in use today. Today the ruins are well preserved and one can see why Herod the Great chose this place for his seaside palace.
We then went for a much needed swim to cool down - my first in the Mediterranean! Then back to Jerusalem and a race for the washing machines!
In all - a wonderful few days away in Galilee.
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