Welcome to San Rafael, California
Welcome to San Rafael
Before I knew San Rafael would become my new home, I had the chance to explore the downtown streets of this city. These are some of the photos from those first visits.
Mission San Rafael Arcángel
If you ever visit Central San Rafael, one of the things you'll notice right away is this architectural gem. With the backdrop of Marin's beautiful hills, this mission proudly bares its bold colors in the heart of the city. The pink tones are unmistakable even from a distance.
La Misión del Gloriosísimo Príncipe San Rafael, Arcángel or the Mission of the Glorious Prince, Archangel Saint Raphael was founded in 1817. Originally it was a medical hospital treating sick Native Americans. The weather was much better than in San Francisco, which helped the ill get better. It wasn't meant to be its own mission but grew to full mission status in 1822.
The golden door
What caught my eye the most are these double golden doors. There's so many intriguing details on this building, one glance won't do it justice. But this is how I encourage looking at all of our surroundings. Take the time to look and find something worth capturing.
Hope for the future
The more photos you take over time, the more you'll start to associate them with certain memories. Whether it's 5, 10, or 20+ years from now, I'll look back on this set of photos and remember this phase of my life. One of change, strength, and hope for the future. What important lessons and memories do your photos conjure?
