We made it as far as Victoria TX with a short stop in San Antonio to see the “queen of the missions”, Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo which was begun in 1720. Excellent orientation movie about how the Franciscans “recruited” the hunter/gather Indian tribes to protect them from Apaches, etc. Several families lived at the mission/presidio and did all the work of building it, farming, etc. while being converted and enculturated. Seems like it didn't take very well. The missionaries were very discouraged to find them participating in their Indian rituals. It is still functioning as a parish although a national park. There was a mariachi mass while I was there so I couldn’t get inside. I did walk with my cane as much as I could to get some pictures while listening to the music. The lighting was so good today.
Uneventful ride to Victoria, road was pretty bumpy. Did see the Coleto Creek Power Station which is coal-fired , near Fannin, Texas. It is HUGE. Victoria is the only place in TX that the six flags actually flew over: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederacy, and USA. We’re going to head towards Galveston because we have never been there but the lady here at the rv park said it still is being rebuilt after the last hurricane in 2008.
