We hadn't been to Capistrano for a long time and yesterday seemed like a good day to go back and check out the beautiful mission. Last time we saw the Stone Church, it was surrounded by scaffolding as they worked on renovation after the 1987 earthquake - it took many years to complete.
The Kiicha or Wikiup is where the native people lived. It is made of willow branches
The monument called "Empty Saddles" is a lovely thing. I'm not sure who it is for though!
The mission grounds are splendid with gardens full of beautiful flowers - gorgeous old roses and lots of bouganvilla growing on the walls of the lovely old buildings.
We couldn't go into the chapel as someone had selfishly decided to die and have their funeral at the very time that I had intended to visit. How rude.
1 comment:
Hi Indi
What were all the lovely missions you photopraph FOR ? Are they remnants of Spanish occupation centuries ago ? More info please !
They are beautiful !
Love from Granny W.
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