Mision San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo #3

This has to be one of the most beautiful, well-kept missions on the mission trail.  St. Anne's Church organized a pilgrimage of 150 people who traveled by bus from Porterville to visit the Carmel mission.

Although I had visited the mission previously, I did not take the tour of the gardens and surrounding areas.

 Blessed Junipero Serra seems to have a statue at nearly all the missions but he is actually buried here at Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo.  His grave is located inside the church just in front of the altar.

 My two boys took the journey as well and enjoyed serving mass with Fr. Scott inside the mission shortly after our arrival.  This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am delighted they had the opportunity to serve.

Inside the sacristy after mass.  This time will pass too quickly so it is a little bittersweet but I love this time as well.