The Sea of Galilee (also called Lake Kinneret and Lake Tiberius) is Israel's largest freshwater lake. It is 33 miles in circumference, 13 miles long, and 8 miles wide. At 209 meteres below sea level, it is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea, a saltwater lake.
The Sea of Galille is situated deep in the Jordan Great Rift Valley. It is fed partly by underground spirngs although the main source is teh Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south. Due to it low-lying postiion in the rift valley, surrounded by hills, the sea is prone to sudden violent storms; hence the New Testament story about Jesus calming the storm. Indeed, the main feature of the lake seems to be its ever-changing character. It is still noted for its rich fish stocks.
We had lunch by the Sea of Galillee - yes, FISH! And it was good.
But the most exciting thing was that we just happened to connect with a boat that believers ran and were able to go out on the Sea of Galillee and have a worship service. My goodness!
