Mission Nombre de Dios
This is
just a sampling of the scenery you’ll encounter at the Mission of Nombre de
Dios. The large piles of stones hold religious statuary, and each has a bench
dedicated by mission patrons. The large fenced-in tombstone seen beside the
monument to the right (click for larger image) is that of Josephine Noda Yates, born April 12, 1861 and
died February 18, 1891.Further research reveals that Josephine St. Victor de
Noda was the daughter of Antonio José Miguel de Noda and Antonia or Agatha
Rogero. The wife of A. E. Yates at the time of her death, it looks as if she
may have also been married to a C. C. Fuller at some time.
Fountain of Youth
A few
years back, the folks at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park built a
600-foot boardwalk over the marsh. Being chicken, I haven’t yet gone out the
whole way, but the views I did enjoy were breathtaking. Take away the bridge to
Vilano Beach and a few modern structures and you’ve got pretty much the view
ancient Native Americans and their Spanish counterparts would have had. In case
you’re wondering, those mounds in the mud are clams! The Fountain of Youth is a
great place to experience natural beauty without all the hustle and bustle of
busier, kid-oriented attractions.
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