Mission of San Juan Capistrano

[Edwina's Secretary]

I think this is the prettiest time of the year at the mission. I took some photos yesterday. I was in a hurry but I think they give some idea of the beauty of the gardens.....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p1bdfa45beca2e6d3040b7393d6dac75c/ef31a59c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p7881dfb5c20bc337b90a84dbf80b348c/ef31a603.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p6faf7a31ca5048e7d4a0b18bd4644bb1/ef31a67a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p0f017655860f84df3994c42bf36bc49e/ef31a6fb.jpgThe biggest roses I have ever seen!

[Randi]

Sara, I'm glad you took me there, it's such a wonderful place. Beautiful flowers and they change throughout the year, so I imagine it will always be a little different to visit each time. :) It's also a very peaceful place - except when a crowd of ten year olds take a tour ;) ), I love the buildings too.

Wonderful pictures! I'll be glad to contribute with one more of our tour guide and myself. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/RSmission.jpg

[Barbara]

I've been there three years ago (earlier than you Sara :p ) and I plan to go back with a better tour guide! :)

[Killearn Kitties]

What beautiful pictures. The gardens look absolutely gorgeous!

I always meant to ask, do you have any idea what this is?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p1e208342fd7da2f6e3d75cc9e12e6a29/f3155f93.jpg

The tree is situated just inside the exit, and the trunk is covered in those little conical thingies that have a purple tinge. The little sign at the front made no mention of these unusual growths!

[elizabethann]

MMMM...I can smell the pretty flowers. Nice photos!

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

I've been there!!:D It was beautiful, thanks for sharing the photos! :)

[kb2yjx]

Thank you for sharing those wonderful photos!!! Sandra

[Miss Meow]

Is the red-flowered plant in the second photo a hollyhock? It's so pretty.

I have lots of the other plants in our garden, such as the roses, Mexican sage and echium. Beautiful, tough old plants!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Miss Meow....yes...that is a hollyhock. And there are some California poppies in that pic as well.

KK.....I love that tree. When I take 4th grade tours, if they are well behaved that is the last thing I show them. I think it a marvel of a protection devise designed by nature. It is called a Silk Tree....I'll look up the Latin name for it next time I am there. I have seen some growing around the area but they are from South America.

[cyber-sibes]

What a visual treat! I was there 10 years ago, and I thought it was one of the lovliest places I've ever been to.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh gosh, I have to show these pics to Bernard!! Will make him green with envy :p !
Where exactly are these gardens? In San Fransisco?? We were in SF in 1984, but didn't see this... :confused:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Lut.... San Juan Capistrano is about half way between Los Angeles and San Diego....

[gini]

Slick and I marveled at the gardens when we were there together.

How are you enjoying the tours, Sara?

KK - that tree is wonderful isn't it?

[ChrisH]

Beautiful. :) Maybe one day.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I thought it was a lovely, peaceful place also. The flowers weren't quite as colorful when we were there towards the end of July, but here are a few pics. One is Terry showing just how BIG the aloe(?) plant is, and in one other one, I laid my camera case down to show how BIG these plants are (my mom calls them Chicken and Eggs, but I have no idea what their official name is). Then there's Karen and I with some lovely bright Bougainvilla(?) and another one of the trunk of that tree and one of the entire tree. I believe that tree intrigues everyone! :D

For some reason I just can't get my mind to grasp the though of a class of 4th graders invading this lovely peaceful place..... :confused: How very quiet it must seem after they're gone. :D

[slick]

**raises hand**
I've been there....with Mz Gini. Yes, it's a beautiful place and I didn't spend nearly enough time there. Would love to go back. :)

Oh my Debbie **snicker** that picture of Terry, it looks like he's giving a sermon. **snicker**

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh my Debbie **snicker** that picture of Terry, it looks like he's giving a sermon. **snicker**

Well......it is a Mission after all....... ;) :D