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[*] posted on 12-25-2006 at 07:35 PM
Mission San Borja


Here are a couple of pictures of San Borja from our trip in March.

Such a special place. A must trip for all.

[Edited on 12-26-2006 by tripledigitken]

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[*] posted on 12-25-2006 at 09:16 PM


great pictures Ken, thanks



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[*] posted on 12-26-2006 at 10:57 AM


Do you have more? Please share them...

San Francisco de Borja was founded in 1762 by the Jesuits (who were expelled 6 years later). The Franciscans are credited for building the adobe ruins (now partially protected by an awning). The Dominicans built the stone church and finished it (except for the bell tower) in 1801.

The mission was abandoned in 1818... too few natives left to keep it operating.

Here are the adobe ruins built around 1770... photo taken from roof of stone church (note shadow)





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[*] posted on 12-26-2006 at 09:53 PM
M. San Borja


Here is the road to san Borja comming from S. Borja visita SANTA ANA

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[*] posted on 12-26-2006 at 10:54 PM


Love that picture---we need to see that one.

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[*] posted on 12-27-2006 at 09:00 AM


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Here is the road to san Borja from el Rosarito side...


You're scaring me Cat! The road I drove 3 years ago was a wide, fast, graded road between Rosarito and San Borja...?




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[*] posted on 12-27-2006 at 09:05 AM
Youe right Dk


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Here is the road to san Borja from el Rosarito side...


You're scaring me Cat! The road I drove 3 years ago was a wide, fast, graded road between Rosarito and San Borja...?
Actually this is the road comming out from Santa Ana (S. Borja visita.) good eye Dk thanks



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[*] posted on 12-27-2006 at 09:10 AM


Okay, cool.... Here's photos and GPS of Santa Ana and San Ignacito when I was there (with my daughter Sarah and Bo's daughter Andee in 2003): http://vivabaja.com/703/page4.html



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[*] posted on 12-27-2006 at 09:11 AM
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same road leaving Santa Ana, drive the 7 miles +/- to the main rd to San Borja

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[*] posted on 12-27-2006 at 09:25 AM


It is neat seeing palm groves in the middle of the desert, for sure! Where you see date palms, then know the padres were there!



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