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And a bit of history! These are just some random photographs of the grounds and buildings.
History:
The mission was name San Luis Rey de Francia, and is known as the King of missions because of it’s sheer size.
The location was called “Icayme,” which means “Fairview” by the Luiseno Indians. The natives were part of the Shoshone Tribe. The Franciscan Fathers, Lasuen, Santiago And Peyri called the natives “San Luisenos” and was later shortened to Luiseno. The 3000 natives were essential in the building of the mission.
At one time the mission owned 22, 000 herd of cattle, 23,000 herd of sheep and 8000 horses.
The bell tower and the photo I chose for the cover.
A fence.
Cool trees…
Another tree, but look closely, in the V there is a palm tree growing.
A closer look at the palm tree inside.
Stuck on the tree theme, here is another. The one below is a very old and very cool looking Star Pine, you can tell it has had some times in the past but still stands tall.
And the oldest Pepper Tree in California continues to thrive today.
Info:
The actual tree.
Here is another on the grounds.
That’s all for now, more later!
As a lover of adventure, this visit must be very pleasing to you. You’ve caught and poured a lot of that beauty here.
Thank you!
Lovely photographs of the grounds/buildings of this Mission – San Luis Rey de Francia
Thank you Daniel, glad you enjoyed them.
wow
Thanks!
Love the tree photography pictures you captured in here Kim!
Great subjects they were., thank you!
Nice pick! Love your photos
Thank you Sheryl! Much appreciated.
Lovely post
Thanks Pam!
Great post, and photographs. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Mom, glad you liked it!
I remember learning about the missions in fourth grade, I visited the mission in San Luis Obispo I am likely misspelling the name, but thank you for the trip down memory lane!
Ah yes, my friend got married there. That’s a wonderful mission too. Thank you!
Great pos, Kim. I love the photos and the background story. 🙂
nice pics 🙂
Thanks Marcelle!
Beautiful
Thank you Misty!
funny stry 😛
Thank you!
nice pictures
Thanks K.B.
Wow love all the trees. All of your photos were enjoyable.
Great post Kim!
Much appreciated Carol.
Pretty
Thank you!
Nice shots!
Appreciated!
Wow! Unbelievable shots – very clear and truly remarkable. I enjoyed your outstanding work!
Thank you Gina, hope you have a great weekend!
Very nice post
Thank you Olga!
Great pictures. Funny story
Thank you very much.