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Off The Beaten Path: Mission Dolores
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  • San Rafael - St Francis chapel /Mission Dolores
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  • While Mission Dolores is off the beaten path for San Rafael it is right in the heart of history of the San Francisco area. This was the first white settlement in the Bay area. Begun in 1776, while Jefferson and friends were fighting for freedom from England Father Francisco Palou celebrated Mass. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi it is where San Fransicso gets its name. What is left is the original chapel and cemetary. Added after the 1906 earthquake is a newly dedicated Basilica. This is a great little chapel, well cared for and loved. Sit in the pews and look up to see the ceiling design which was taken from native basket weaves. Explore the small museum and wander through the quiet and lovely cemetary. I was taken back 200 years in time for a little while. It is on a quiet street away from the main tourist or business activities. San Francisco has come a long way.

    I got to it on the F-line trolley down Market Street ($1.25 fare). Entrance was $5

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    Comments for Segolily about San Rafael
    ranger49 Wed Sep 2, 2009 11:18 UTC
     I did enjoy this great little page and just found the place on my Bay Map! It looks my kind of place. Thanks for the tour and the informative tips.
    pchamlis Sun May 4, 2008 02:21 UTC
     Nice peek at San Rafael. A beloved friend of mine lives there, such a beautiful part of the world.
    Nemorino Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:44 UTC
     Nice tips on a beautiful region. I used to visit Marin County sometimes when I lived in Berkeley, but that was a long time ago.
    breughel Mon Nov 27, 2006 17:54 UTC
     Bon début. Très précis et Documenté. Good start. Thanks for the Belgian waffles!

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