Category Archives: California Missions

Basking in all of the extra Grace March 14, 2010 Let me start out by saying I am done with my mission impossible trip. I would have never thought it would take so long to get it done. The Franciscans … Continue reading →

This is going to be harder than I thought March 10, 2010 It rained last night and the temps were uncommonly low for this time of the year. But the morning dawned clear and cold and I thought I would … Continue reading →

There Should Be An App for This March 7, 2010 Sunday dawned bright and clear, without even a trace of fog. Could spring be here? Finally? It did not matter since I was ready to ride and visit the two … Continue reading →

Another Day- Another two missions February 28, 2010 This rain thing is really beginning to wear me down. And my bike being perpetually in the shop has been a real downer also. But the clouds parted and after many, many … Continue reading →

Another Day- Another mission February 6, 2010 After sitting at home and watching it rain for what seemed like days, I had had enough. The forecast called for another week of rain which just seemed unbearable. So I threw caution … Continue reading →

February 2, 2010 So many missions- so little time I awoke to a beautiful day in Ventura. My first stop of the day was the mission at San Buenaventura located in downtown Ventura. Founded in 1792 it was destroyed by … Continue reading →

February 1, 2010 Mission Impossible This morning I awoke to temblors. At first I thought it was just the after effects of too many beers but sure nuf it was an actual 4.4 earthquake. I took this as a sign … Continue reading →