Our visit to the Jordan River happened after lunch on our second day. We went to the Jordan River baptism site, although it was not the place where Jesus was baptised, as Jesus was supposedly baptised more towards the Israel - Jordan border, nearer to the Dead Sea area.
In any case, the Jordan River flows through Israel all the way to Jordan (duh!), and now this has become a more "touristy" spot for baptism. Anyone can apply for baptism and get a certificate of water baptism in the river.
Still, the scenery there is really nice! Even though we did not manage to see the whole of the Jordan River, it was a good experience seeing how the river flows and how people in the past got baptised.
There are biblical passages written in all kinds of languages on the walls
Guests preparing for baptism
Someone who just got baptised
Another thing I like about the site is the gift shop. It has lots of unique souvenirs, like the wedding wine set of Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle, by turning water into wine.
I also fell in love with this set, but unfortunately could not buy as my luggage probably has no space, and besides, I have no where to keep them back home. Hmmm... perhaps my next visit to Israel?
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