Texas Trip Day 18 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, visit with Ted

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October 18th 2022

Published: October 20th 2022

Jamie and Laura

Before we left San Antonio we spent the morning at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and then went on to visit with our friend Ted just outside of Houston. Spending time with friends and family on this trip is much better than seeing all the natural wonders!

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It was really interesting to learn more about the history of this area.

It was really interesting to learn more about the history of this area.

It was really interesting to learn more about the history of this area.

We chose to visit three of the missions in this park

We chose to visit three of the missions in this park

We chose to visit three of the missions in this park

Starting with Mission Espada.

Starting with Mission Espada.

Starting with Mission Espada.

We were told that all of these missions are still being actively used as churches.

We were told that all of these missions are still being actively used as churches.

We were told that all of these missions are still being actively used as churches.

Although parts of them are in ruins.

Although parts of them are in ruins.

Although parts of them are in ruins.

The construction is very similar to the ancient native Pueblos.

The construction is very similar to the ancient native Pueblos.

The construction is very similar to the ancient native Pueblos.

The second one we went to was Mission San Juan.

The second one we went to was Mission San Juan.

The second one we went to was Mission San Juan.

The architecture here is very different from the other ones.

The architecture here is very different from the other ones.

The architecture here is very different from the other ones.

But the outbuildings were, again, very similar to the Native Pueblos.

But the outbuildings were, again, very similar to the Native Pueblos.

But the outbuildings were, again, very similar to the Native Pueblos.

Our final stop was Mission Concepción

Our final stop was Mission Concepción

Our final stop was Mission Concepción

It was definitely in the best shape

It was definitely in the best shape

It was definitely in the best shape

And clearly shows the most signs of modern use

And clearly shows the most signs of modern use

And clearly shows the most signs of modern use

both inside and out.

both inside and out.

both inside and out.

There are ongoing restoration efforts in all the missions in the park.

There are ongoing restoration efforts in all the missions in the park.

There are ongoing restoration efforts in all the missions in the park.

When we left the Missions, we drove straight to Ted's house and spent the rest of the day visiting and walking around his neighborhood. It was nice to have some time to relax after our busy several weeks on the road!

When we left the Missions, we drove straight to Ted's house and spent the rest of the day visiting and walking around his neighborhood. It was nice to have some time to relax after our busy several weeks on the road!

When we left the Missions, we drove straight to Ted's house and spent the rest of the day visiting and walking around his neighborhood. It was nice to have some time to relax after our busy several weeks on the road!

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