Mission Soledad is part of California's fascinating historical chain of missions, originally built by the Spanish as they began European occupation of the state. It's another place that only asks for a suggested donation to see the place, although I do recommend you donate, since the missions are pricey to keep up because of their age, and it's historically important. We took a trip last September up to Seattle and back and of course I took too many photos. I'm hoping to show you a lot more of the state in the near future, but for the moment, the first place we visited as tourists was Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
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A proper establishing shot. It's one of the smaller missions in the chain.
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Like most of the mission chain, there was a lovely garden in bloom.
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Some of the numerous historical items you can see.
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One of the fountains had lotus blooming inside.
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Some of the old barbecue items in front of the beautiful valley it's situated in.
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Along a shaded porch.
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Another of the peaceful fountains in the stunning valley location.
