My comments herein cover the conclusion of our day from Tel Aviv to Tiberius. After leaving Caesarea, our tour headed north to Haifa. From our Mt. Carmel overlook advantage, we could see all of the city, including a very active Haifa bay--both military and civilian. Looking at the extreme northern end of the bay (about 30-35 miles) we were able to faintly see a border village of Lebanon.
It was from this location in a recent conflict with Lebanon that missiles were fired at Israel, landing in Haifa bay. When Israel confirmed they were "under attack", the enemy launched a much larger wave of missiles--all of which fell into the bay. Hmmm. A ploy by Israel or the ineptness of the enemy? I hear the enemies to south aren't much better.
From Haifa, we headed east across the top of Mt. Carmel to the Muchraka overlook and presumed site of Elijah's encounter with the prophets of Baal. From our overlook vantage point, we were afforded a complete view of the massive Valley of Megiddo (Jezreel Valley). I have heard it said, "all the armies of the world could maneuver for battle in this valley". I would be inclined to agree with that perspective, as does Scriptural prophecy.
From Carmel, it's down to our final stop of the day--Tel Megiddo. Dating back over 3000 years ago, this fortress was built high above the valley floor by Solomon upon the ruins of earlier civilizations many centuries older. Strategically located in the Jezreel valley, this fortress was virtually impregnable and could not be approached without being observed from a great distance. It also had a special tunnel built to access water from a natural spring without going outside the fortress.
From here, it's on to Tiberius, the Leonardo Club Hotel, another great buffet dinner, and a night of peaceful rest in His land.
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