' THEY'RE ON THEIR WAY ' !

 
 
The Famous Cliff Swallows Of San Juan Capistrano,
That Leave Town Every Year In A Swirling Mass Near
The Day Of San Juan ( October 23), Are Returning From
Their Winter Vacation Spot 6,000 Miles South In Goya,
Corrientes, Argentia...
 
 
They Land At The MISSION In San Juan, California On
St. Joseph's Day, MARCH 19TH, To The Ringing Bells
Of The Old Church And A Crowd Of Visitors From All
Over The World Who Are In The Town Awaiting Their
Arrival And Celebrating With A Huge Fiesta As Well As
A Parade...
 
 
The MISSION, Originally Built  From 1776-1806, Was
 Seriously Damaged In 1812 By A Deadly Earthquake
And Was Never Fully Rebuilt. It Is The 7th In A Chain Of
21 California MISSIONS All Supposely Separated By The
Distance Of A Day's Walk.  The MISSION Was Named For
The Crusader, Saint John Of Capistrano, Who Had Taken
The Name Of His Italian Birthplace Padre Junipero Serra
Was A Spanish Franciscan Priest Who Founded The Church
November 1, 1776, And The Abode Serra Chapel Section Of
The MISSION Has Been Rebuilt And It Is Now The Oldest
Building In California Still In Use Today...
 
 
 
 
( This Was So Very Interesting To ME  -  My Mom Was
   So Devote - And The Good Lord Took Mom On -
   MARCH 19TH
   The Day The Swallows Returned - So I Just Wanted To
   SHARE )
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                              LOVE   YA,   ~Barbara