It’s a couple of years since we last
visited San Xavier Del Bac and it’s the first time I think we’ve ever seen it
without any scaffolding.
It is a truly beautiful place.
Each time we visit we find out
different interesting facts, for instance during major repairs started by
Bishop Granjon in 1905 what is now a plaza area (below) was actually designed by the
forward looking Bishop to be a parking lot for up to 12 cars.
The plaza in front of the mission was
meant to be in the centre of town, but the city of Tucson was built further
north.
on the left side of the entrance is
a cat
On the right hand side is a mouse
The story goes that if the cat ever
gets the mouse then the mission will fall.
We had another great visit to San
Xavier and enjoyed some delicious Indian Frybread before we left.
Have fun, we are!
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