My friend, Granny Williams, asked about the missions and here is a little history lesson! The California Missions were founded by Father Junipero Serra, who came from Majorca and entered New California in about 1769. There are 21 missions between San Diego and San Francisco - each about a day's march apart.
The purpose of the missions was two-fold. First, to bring Christianity to California and second to house garrisons of Spanish soldiers. In bringing Christianity to the native American Indians, many Indians were killed and much of the Indian culture was destroyed.
Father Junipero Serra is a saint to some and a devil to others. Depends on your point of view.
Mr. Indi and I are not religious people and have no spiritual reasons for visiting the missions. We do enjoy the historic buildings and, the serene gardens are a good place to get away from the California hustle and bustle.
Hard to believe that the mission at San Juan Capistrano is less than 1/4 mile from one of California's busiest freeways!
My friend, Granny Williams, asked about the missions and here is a little history lesson! The California Missions were founded by Father Junipero Serra, who came from Majorca and entered New California in about 1769. There are 21 missions between San Diego and San Francisco - each about a day's march apart.
The purpose of the missions was two-fold. First, to bring Christianity to California and second to house garrisons of Spanish soldiers. In bringing Christianity to the native American Indians, many Indians were killed and much of the Indian culture was destroyed.
Father Junipero Serra is a saint to some and a devil to others. Depends on your point of view.
Mr. Indi and I are not religious people and have no spiritual reasons for visiting the missions. We do enjoy the historic buildings and, the serene gardens are a good place to get away from the California hustle and bustle.
Hard to believe that the mission at San Juan Capistrano is less than 1/4 mile from one of California's busiest freeways!
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