San Xavier Del Bac

Yesterday we moved the huge distance of about 50 miles from Tombstone Territories RV Park to Cactus Country RV Park on the edge of Tucson. Obviously after all that travelling we had to spend the afternoon, resting in the sun and checking out the pool, it was tough!

Today we took a trip to San Xavier Del Bac on the San Xavier Indian Reservation just outside Tucson.
San Xavier Del Bac, the ‘White Dove of the Desert’ is a beautiful mission founded by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino in the 17th century.

Restoration of the exterior and interior is an ongoing project and conservators have spent years removing modern concrete from the roof and replacing it with original materials. The bell tower on the right isn’t awaiting restoration it was never completed.

Restored window.

Centuries of grime and smoke have also been removed from the highly decorative interior. Each time we visit more frescos have been revealed, and only special smoke free candles are allowed.

There are no records showing who painted the original frescos.

Masses are still said daily at San Xavier.

On the way back to the truck, we had some Indian fry bread, Mike had cheese on his and I had cinnamon sugar on mine. I have no idea how to describe Indian fry bread, let’s just say it’s truly delicious and you definitely won’t find it in Weight Watchers!

As it was such a beautiful day we spent the rest of the afternoon, chilling out in the sun, swimming followed by more chilling out, before watching a beautiful sunset over the desert.

Have fun, we are!