While I was in San Antonio I had the chance to explore many of the town's treasures, including the King William Historic District, the McNay art museum and the River walk. I lived in San Antonio for several years, in the 1980's, so often on these visits I felt like I was seeing old friends again. I also had the pleasure of discovering a new treasure which I'd missed in earlier years.
By happy chance, during the RVing Women's Conference, Van and I stayed at a great RV park not too far from downtown San Antonio. To my surprise, just across the road was the Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo. How I had missed it in previous years I have no idea.
Mission San Jose, known as the "Queen of the Missions," is a real treasure. While new to me, the mission was established in 1720, the main church building being built in 1768. The mission is just one of a string of five missions which stretch like a jeweled necklace across the greater San Antonio area. You've probably heard of the most northern mission; originally called the Mission San Antonio de Valero, you know it as The Alamo.
My mission, San Jose, was a refreshing oasis in the midst of the city. Its green lawns, tall trees, cool stone buildings, and shady arbors provided a welcome relief on a hot, humid Texas afternoon.
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