This past week we decided to go on an over night and take a drive to Tuscon to visit my Aunt Lorayne. Now, you have to realize that my aunt is in her early 80's and by no means a wallflower. She teaches water aerobics 4 days a week at the pool in the mobile home park where she lives, walks everyday, and absolutely loves visiting with all her friends in the park. When I called to tell her that I'd like to come visit, she was thrilled. We haven't seen each other in at least 15 years but; when I met her at the door, it was like we just saw each other last week. She hasn't changed one bit and she was as lively as ever.
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| Lorayne & Sue |
Since we got there late in the afternoon, we decided to just sit and visit for the rest of the that day and then go out and have a nice dinner. The next day Lorayne suggested that we go to the San Xavier del Bac Mission. The Mission was founded by Jesuit priest and explorer Father Eusebio Kino in 1692 at the village of Wa:k. The construction of the church began in 1783 under the direction of the Franciscans and was completed in 1797. The church continues to serve the Tohono O'odham, the native people of this area.
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| San Xavier del Bac Mission |
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| The faithful light candles representing their prayers | | |
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| Another Prayer Candle area |
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| Inside the Church |
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| Garden Water Fountain with Catalina Mts. in the archway |
Many of the cactus were blooming in the Mission Gardens.
Because this was just a short trip this time, we promised Lorayne that we'd make it back next year and take a side trip from her place down to Tombstone. Until next time, Adios!
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