For some of our group, today started at 4am so that we could spend time in the Old City of Jerusalem without the crowds. The early risers visited the Holy Sepulchre, where it is believed that Jesus was crucified and buried. During the day, the crowds here are unbearable, so the early morning visit was a huge success. At 7:30 this morning, we packed into the bus with all of our luggage and headed toward Nazareth. The bus ride took approximately three hours, and the scenery was breathtaking.
We arrived at the Mount of Beatitudes, where we had some time to pray and reflect on our experiences of the past five days. It was quite a change of pace from our past few days. We were able to find some peace after the turmoil and suffering that we’ve witnessed. Following our time of reflection in the beautiful gardens of the Mount of the Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee, we had lunch at the convent of the Mount of the Beatitudes. The staff served us a filling meal of pasta, bread, and fish from the Sea of Galilee called Peter’s Fish. An entire fish was served to each of us, as well as French fries.
Lunchtime at the Mount of Beatitudes!
Peter's Fish -- Our Lunch. Say Hello!
Once we were well fed, we headed toward Capernum where we got closer to the Sea of Galilee and to some ancient ruins. Some of us dipped our toes into the Sea. It was a moving experience to be walking around where Jesus did most of his ministry. Our change of pace today gave all of us some peace, through which we have been processing our trip as it comes to a close.
College Pilgrims in the Synagogue at Capernaum
All text by Paulina Muratore,
Class of 2013, International Relations
Boston University
All photographs by MacLean Cadman
Class of 2012, Communications
Boston College
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