Marie, tack. Vilken fantastisk resa ni haft i alla fall. Post a Comment. Wednesday, April 4, Spanish Missions of California. This one is known as the hidden gem of missions. There are a total of 21 missions located along the California coast between San Diego and shortly north of San Francisco.
The Spanish explorers arriving to the new world believed that it was God's will that they spread the gospel and convert as many of the natives as possible. These Missions therefore resulted as a cultural mix between the Hispanic and California Indian cultures. Some have been preserved very well preserved and in historic state and others have had to face some modifications and make overs.
It was the Camino Real that linked these mission outposts. They are all very beautiful built in adobe structures. The bell towers are probably one of the most beautiful parts. The gardens are particularly pretty and peaceful. Citrus trees with both oranges and lemons grew here. A small fountain in the center.
A beautiful pergola with blooming Wisteria. This is the court yard and gardens of Santa Inez. We visted a second mission which was The Mission of Santa Barbara. This one is considered to be the Queen of the Missions, famous for it's twin bell towers, gorgeous gardens and collection of rare artworks. This is one of the most beautiful and most frequently photographed buildings of Coastal California.
It was built in One of it's famous bell towers. I can't but agree it is very beautiful. Candles lit in pretty glas jars. Driving down one of the streets in Santa Barbara.
