The main reason for the missions was to create a path in which the Spanish government could easily resupply their colonists and manage their expansive frontier from the many encroachments of other nations. Knowing this the missions were built not … Continue reading
In the scope of missions there are big missions and small missions, Soledad fits into that small category. Going to Mission Soledad it was funny how close it was to the 101 highway, but how far you had to drive … Continue reading
Lately I have had this dream of owning a home. Not to own a mortgage, to own a home. I think if I were to truly analyze my dream it would be to totally debt free. I am not sure … Continue reading
If I had to give San Miguel a name it would have to be that of “The Crumbly One.” The sounds bad but it actually makes San Miguel rather unique. Unlike all of the other California 21 missions, San Miguel … Continue reading
If you are ever in a new town and you are trying figure out what to do my suggestion is go to Google (or whatever your favorite search engine might be) and type in “best Ice Cream in (place new … Continue reading
When we were in Washington DC I heard that President Obama really liked going to this fast food place called Five Guys. I wanted to check the chain out, but our time in Washington DC was limited and so we … Continue reading
We are almost home now so I can begin to chronicle our trip up the 101. Unfortunately my grandmother passed away but we did get the chance to see many interesting things. Today we went to Stacky’s Shack in Summerland,CA. … Continue reading
In 1819 Father Jose Altimira came from Barcelona, Spain to work at the Dolores Mission in San Francisco. He didn’t like the mission in San Francisco because it was not adventerous enough for him and he found the foggy weather … Continue reading
The San Gabriel Mission is the 4th of the missions built in 1771 and is the closest to Los Angeles. Known as the “Pride of th Missions” it is a fully working mission with an active parish. The mission is … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!! Here in Crestline, California the party has been in full swing for the last three days. In Crestline the celebration is very small town USA, but considering Crestline is small town it is all good. It … Continue reading