We hadn't visited the San Juan Capistrano Mission in many years, and I was interested in having another look. It's a great day out - history, museum, gardens, shop.
The mission was founded in 1776, the seventh of 21 missions in the state. This large church collapsed in a big earthquake in 1812.
So many beautiful vantage points.
The mission is famous for the swallows that returned each spring for many years, though they now nest in other places in the same town.
The museum told of the history of the mission and its inhabitants, including the Spanish missionaries and the native Californians.
This chapel is the last one still standing where Father Junipero Serra, now sainted, celebrated Mass.
Stace and I enjoyed our afternoon at the mission.
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