Today was devoted to only two events. First, fill the car with gas. Second, visit San Xavier del Bac Mission in South Tucson. This was a “must see” Diane chose early in this trip.

The mission is located on the west side of I-19 as you head south from Tucson. Interstate 19 is interesting in itself and falls into the category of I-1, I-2, and I-3 on Oahu. None of them cross state boundaries. So, how can they be Interstate highways? Interesting, right?

When you take exit at W San Xavier Rd and signs guide you to the Mission. The signs really aren’t necessary because the Mission can be seen easily to the right as you transit the road. This is because the Mission is surrounded by homes that are pretty much all single-story dwellings. The Mission is much taller. Here’s a sequence as you drive up the road.

The interior is stunning. One of the visitors told me they brought artists from Spain to help refurbish the interior. I don’t know if that made the difference, but I assure you it’s worth the trip.

The areas to the right …

And to the left …

… of the main altar are every bit as stunning.

Even looking back to the entrance is awesome …

Then you tip your head back a little and notice the ceilings are also amazing.

No matter where you look, it’s beautiful. The music playing in the background added to the experience. Even the ceiling …

There’s not much I can add to this without ruining the mood, so I’ll share one last thing, and check out.

The are no Speed Bumps in Arizona.

This is true. We’ve not seen even one warning about Speed Bumps.

Ciao