While the kids were practicing, Brian and I wandered down the street just to take a quiet walk together.

Do you know what we found?!

Father Junipero Serra, established Mission San Juan Capistrano on November 1, 1776, over 230 years ago. The story begins in 1775, when Mission San Juan Capistrano was first founded by Father Lasuen, on October 19th. But just a few weeks after the party of padres and soldiers arrived, they received word of the revolt occurring in San Diego. The founding padres, and soldiers decided to leave San Juan Capistrano, and go back to San Diego to help there. Once things had settled in San Diego, Father Serra personally led a party to re-found Mission San Juan Capistrano on All Saint’s Day, November 1, 1776.

It was a lovely suprise for a lovely day.

We didn’t talk much. Brian just let me wander and take pictures.

Some days, smiles and glances from a distance are the most romantic language.

I hope you enjoy the photos…