<p>9:10 <i>And the apostles, when they had returned, declared to him what things they had done. And he took them and withdrew to a city called Bethsaida</i>- The Lord wanted to follow up with them about their experiences whilst preaching, and to develop their skills further. He wanted to be alone with them on their return from the assignment. But He is apparently frustrated by the crowds turning up (:11); indeed, this happens several times in the Gospels. It is all a deep insight into the depth of His humanity, with things not working out always as planned.</p>