Above is a picture of a re-created friary at Mission San Luis where the friars spent their time away from church reading and improving their knowledge of Apalachee language.
Another re-created structure shown above is the church. The introduction of Catholicism to the Apalachee at Mission San Luis brought changes affecting marriages, funeral practices, holidays and education. Both Spaniards and Apalachee attended services.
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An interesting follow-up to yesterday's post.
More to come?
Very interesting Lois.I think it was an adventure as well, I mean about learn such a different language as Apache.
You had a beautiful sunny day there!Outstanding blue sky!
Léia
what is the roof made of Lois?
I wouldn't have known the difference. It must be nice and cool inside.
I don't know what to say now, I'm just like it.. Two thumbs up..
Not very ornate, is it? But I guess it wouldn't be since it is a friary!
There is beauty also in simplicity.
Tanya--the thatched roof on these structures was constructed of palm fronds. The church roof alone contains over 42,000 of them!
This one is cute! I love those thatched roofs.
What a beautiful place. Itlooks so nice with the blue sky.
Did you notice how cool it was inside?
This is most interesting, Lois. Thanks for the info and great photos, I enjoyed both very much.
Love those roofs!
These are lovely! I like the contrast of the white walls to the roofs.
Their influence extended to all areas of the Apalachees' life.
Abe--yes I did. They were way ahead of their time with the air conditioning.
These remind me of horse stables.
This looks a really interesting place - hope you have more to tell us.
love the 2nd pic
That thatched roof is magnificent!
I'm with the others. Beautiful buildings and they look well built.
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