To The Courtyard And Lunch (Page Four)
A view from the courtyard
Father Junipero Serra and a Juaneno Indian boy
Did you know? - A statue of Father Junípero Serra blessing a Juaneño Indian boy depicts the meeting of the two cultures; a replica of the original rough wooden cross raised during the Mission's founding once adorned this piece. The work, which was commissioned by Father O'Sullivan and sculpted by Danish-American artist and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, was erected on August 13, 1914 and dedicated on November 24 in honor of the 201st anniversary of Serra's birth. Father O'Sullivan acted as the subject for Serra, and local resident Clarence Mendelson was the model for the boy.
Natural California wild flowers on display
The listening device... Not a phone
The water lilies were fantastic
Father Serra and Paul... Paul has the dark glasses on!
Water Lilies Provide Additional Beauty To The Surroundings
Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface.
All colors of the rainbow
Did you know? - The beautiful nature of water lilies has led to their widespread use as ornamental plants. The Mexican water lily, native to the gulf coast of North America, is planted throughout the continent. It has escaped from cultivation and become invasive in some areas, such as California's San Joaquin Valley. It can infest slow moving bodies of water and is difficult to eradicate.
We Make Our Escape
You cannot sneak out... When it turns a bell rings!
Notice the reflection
God Bless America
Did you know? - President Abraham Lincoln's signature as it appeared on the United States Patent that restored the Mission property to the Catholic Church in 1865. This is one of the few documents that the President signed as "A. Lincoln" instead of his customary "Abraham Lincoln.
President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation on March 18, 1865 that restored ownership of the Mission proper to the Roman Catholic Church. The document remains on display in the Mission's barracks cum museum.[91] Ownership of 44.40 acres (179,700 m2) was conveyed to the Church, for all practical intents being the exact area of land occupied by the original Mission buildings, cemeteries, and gardens.
See you next time
Planning Our Next Visit!
Lunch At The Cedar Creek Inn Across The Street From The Mission
On our way home
Back to traffic
$4.50 saves a lot of time