Known as King of the Missions, Mission San Luis Rey, in Oceanside, California, is one of the jewels of the 21…
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Old Mission San Luis Rey Lavanderia
On the grounds of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside, California lies the Old Mission San Luis Rey…
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Old Mission San Luis Rey Gardens
Sometimes you just need to get away. Maybe you need to relax, recharge, refresh, reset your mind, body and spirit or just…
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Operation Swallow Adios
The cliff swallows have returned in full force to our home for 7th year in a row. This is a…
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Mission San Luis Rey Museum
Mission San Luis Rey Museum is located onsite at Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside, California. While the…
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Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Welcome Center
Back in December, I launched the first of what was meant to be a nine-part series about Mission San Luis…
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Inside Mission San Luis Rey Church
Capturing a glimpse inside Mission San Luis Rey Church is challenging from a photographic perspective. First, there’s the diminished available light when…
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Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
One of the 21 missions in the California mission system, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is a stunner. Located…
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Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
One of the things on my “bucket list” is to visit all 21 missions up the coast of California. I first…
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Santa Ysabel Asistencia: A Tribute to a Bygone Mission
Santa Ysabel Asistencia: A Tribute to a Bygone Mission – “bygone” because the original mission no longer stands. Founded in 1818 by…
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