Sunday Ecaterina took us to see the Missions!
This is the first one we came too
This area is a burial site for the descendants of the Indians
who lived in this mission.
Behind us are ruins of what used to be one of
the rooms for Indians.Yiou can see whats left
of the walls.
They were VERY small!
As we walked along, we found the stations of
the cross on the ground in front of some rooms.
This little lady sat in front of her flowers (She was a statue!)
This was the exit....
But it was really the entrance to the mission and
outsiders needed permission to enter.
This is the trail they walked to get up here.
And we came to the river where they came on boat,
and docked.
Of course the water was much higher then.
This was their irrigation ditch. They had a whole field of
vegetables which was away from the missions. The ditch
helped stopped the water so they could get what they needed.
You can see slots in the stone where doors were inserted.
Its not much to look at now, but back then it was once
a beautiful field filled with veggies!
Next was, Mission Espada.
There wasn't much here,but a room that was left
standing where a few of the Indians lived.
Not all of the rooms had their original door and window
panel like this one.
Here, we went thru a beautiful corridor where flowers
and plants alligned the sides. This is also where some
of the Monk's rooms were and info center.
Here is the front of the church. Amazing isn't it?
Next stop..
I can't remember what this is,but I think they were
just tools they uncovered.
This Monk is who roamed around the grounds in
those days. Now, the Monks living there say every
once in a while they do see a ghost Monk walking
around on the mission grounds.
Ecaterin said this Monk freaked her out.
He looks scary! From the side, he's even creepier!
This mission is the biggest one of all of them.
Can you tell by the huge church?
Here I am at the front at the alter. Ecaterina
said this picture is a bit freaky with the light
shining down on the cross.
Lastly, is the front of the church!
After our outing, I was pooped. We had McDonald's and headed home!
I had a lot of fun!
xoxo
Fred