Corpus Christi to Goliad to Victoria. Dinner in Victoria, then back to CC.
Quick stops, U-turns, unpaved roads. Nothing detoured us from the ultimate wildflower quest! Nancy, being the very specific sort of person she is, gave me precise location details of our stops. I, being who I am, promptly ignored the details.
Somewhere between Corpus Christi and Goliad
next to a cemetary
Berclair Mansion - built 1936. There are rumors of hauntings. Tours once a month and a restaurant on the grounds. A story of the mansion.
Like many Spanish missions in Texas, this one is not in its original location. The first Mission Espiritu Santo was established much closer to the coastline near Matagorda Bay. It’s main function was to civilize the Karankawa Indians of the region.
Presidio la Bahia
Established at this location in 1749. You can still attend mass at the mission chapel. Our Lady of Loreto Chapel at Presidio La Bahia has served the spiritual needs of Catholics - Spanish, Mexican, Texas, American, in turn - since 1779. Mass is held every Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
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