Taking a Dim View of San Juan Is Unjustified

Re “Historic Town Is Quiet -- a Bit Too Quiet,” Oct. 30:

I was saddened by the pessimistic view of downtown San Juan Capistrano.

Business is slow at times, but there is much more going on in town than expressed in the article.

I am an artist exhibiting at the Window Gallery -- Fine Art in the Capistrano Plaza. We have visitors from all over the world.

People travel on the train to downtown San Juan from San Diego and Los Angeles. They enjoy restaurants, gift shops and galleries within walking distance of the depot.

The Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Assn. hold annual events, such as the popular summer concert series.

There are countless annual events sponsored by the mission, including a painting competition and Swallows Day events.

Maribeth McFaul

San Juan Capistrano