Santa Barbara Mission

My intention is to devote this space to little known or threatened places. The Santa Barbara Mission is neither. However, while I'm in a learning mode I'll devote some attention to this and other worthy landmarks.

 

The mission has a small cemetery in back shaded by an enormous Moreton Bay Fig Tree. The more famouse Moreton Bay Fig is in downtown Santa Barbara near the railroad tracks and the beach. Moreton Bay is in Australia and the trees are native to that country; they are a type of Banyan tree.

 

 

Crumbling entrance to a family mausoleum.

 

This way to the graves.

 

 

The inner courtyard.