The Widowmaker!

Coming down today was tough, but going back up in two days, was scary!
The Jeep had no problem! The top is 13.3 mi. from Santa Ynez,
at 29°44.74'/ 114°33.15' (NAD27) elev. 1,748'.

Fishuntr drops down the widowmaker!

Mision Santa Maria is reached...

It must be Miller (or Pacifico) time!
After the longest 14.5 miles in Baja (2 hrs. 30 min.) it is well deserved.

Santa Maria de los Angeles 1767-1769

The adobe church was built by the Franciscans after the Jesuits were expelled from California.
They soon closed Santa Maria once San Fernando was established.
Supplies were brought up from Gonzaga Bay and Santa Maria continued as a resting spot on the old mission trail.
GPS (NAD27) 29°43.89'/ 114°32.79' elev. 1,651'.

Unless the recent doorway erosion is repaired, this entire wall may soon collapse.
Additional mission photos and details at http://davidksbaja.com/bajamissions/page8.html