Mission ahead!!!

After (less than a mile) of very bad road from the oasis, Santa Maria comes into view.

Mision Santa Maria 29°43.891', 114°32.794', elev. 1,628'

14.4 miles (and 3 1/2 hours) from Rancho SantaYnez... we made it!

I was very excited to bring Elizabeth here for both the scenic beauty and the challenging road in.

Roy and Blanche at Mision Santa Maria...

The only other adobe ruins were these rooms that sheltered the padre and stored supplies.