The Great San Diego Room Count: A Hilarious Investigation
Ah, San Diego de Alcal�, the "Mother of the California Missions," a historic landmark, and the center of our burning question: just how many rooms does this place have? Fear not, intrepid explorers of esoteric knowledge, for we shall embark on a journey (probably via Google Maps) to crack this architectural code.
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Counting Crows... er, Rooms: The Challenges
First, a confession: nobody really knows the exact number. These old missions were sprawling complexes with a mix of purposes. Imagine counting rooms in your house, then adding in your grandpa's workshop, the shed out back, and maybe even your neighbor's garage if they borrowed some sugar (it's a metaphor, folks, relax).
There were definitely the biggies: the church, the priests' quarters (prime suspect for most rooms!), workshops, kitchens, and maybe even a granary (that's a fancy term for a grain storage room, because apparently corn doesn't appreciate the term "pantry").
A Mission Implausible: Estimating with a Wink
But fear not, intrepid counters! We can be archaeologists of knowledge! Here's what we do know:
Tip: The details are worth a second look.
- Missions typically had a central courtyard surrounded by buildings.
- San Diego de Alcal� has been rebuilt several times.
- There's a huge church, which probably takes up a good chunk of the room count.
So, let's imagine a big ol' rectangle around the courtyard. We know there are multiple buildings, so let's say there are, oh, 5 buildings (totally an official guess, not based on any blueprints we may or may not have seen). If each building has, say, 10 rooms (again, a wild guess, but hey, gotta start somewhere!), then... we're already in over our heads.
Look, the point is, San Diego de Alcal� has a lot of rooms. Probably more rooms than you'd need to hide a particularly large pi�ata.
But hey, that's the beauty of history! It's a fun mystery!
Tip: Break long posts into short reading sessions.
San Diego Room Count FAQ
How to visit San Diego de Alcal� and see the rooms for yourself?
Easy! Head to sunny San Diego and [visit the mission's website](there it is, a helpful link snuck in there!) to plan your trip.
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How to become an expert mission room counter?
Tip: Focus on clarity, not speed.
Immerse yourself in California mission history! There are tons of resources online and in libraries.
How to convince your friends you're a San Diego de Alcal� room counting champion?
Just tell them this post proves it. (Don't tell them it's mostly educated guesswork.)
QuickTip: Revisit this post tomorrow — it’ll feel new.
How to avoid being swept up in a time warp and becoming a mission resident yourself?
Maybe don't stand in the exact center of the courtyard and whisper ancient incantations. Probably best to leave that to the experts.
How to have the most fun learning about history?
By asking questions, keeping an open mind, and maybe even letting out a little laughter along the way.
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