Hiking from Kibbutz Lavi to Moshav Arbel (10 miles)

From Israel, Jesus Trail, Cow Head

We hiked through more agricultural fields to ascend the Horns of Hittin, a volcanic structure where a famous Crusader battle took place. It is at this location where we caught our first glimpse of the Sea of Galilee. Later, we descended past the tomb of Jethro, father-in-law of Moses. We walked past olive groves and made sure we stayed on the trail, not wanting to wander off into the mine fields. Yikes! The fields were a beautiful green because of heavy rains about a week ago, it was great. Mariella sunk down in one of the“mud” puddles (also pictured). We continued on through the valley and rose up to Moshav Arbel where we stayed at a great bed and breakfast. The place is run by a husband and wife team. Israel, the husband, makes amazing meals and his wife, Sarah, was more the hospitality and logistics, both incredibly warm and amiable. The personal in-room hot tub was a real treat after a long hike.