We spent a fantastic six days exploring Catalina--snorkeling, window shopping, and an interior jeep expedition. It was fun that all the children and grandchildren made it over to Avalon for a few days, making it a true "family" vacation.
Family all together--on balcony of our condo in Avalon
Stephen Davis was our underwater photographer.
He took this shot of Ryan, diving down for a closer look the stingrays--or posing for a cool shot.
Ryan, Robyn, Stephen
View of our condo complex and clear waters in background
Stephen, Jeff, Robyn, Ryan
Photo taken along our interior jeep tour of Catalina Island
Ryan is a local celebrity--he has houses named after him in Avalon
Jeff went snorkeling every day, and almost everyone was able to snorkel
I managed to take this photo of Stephen--after first pushing the camera "off" button instead of the shutter button. That's why Stephen is the camera pro.
See the stingray?
Avalon Harbor
Clear water--Hamilton Cove
Kelp Bass (green) and Garibaldi (orange)
Photo by Stephen
Garibaldi in Kelp Forest
Photo by Stephen
We made a big investment in time, equipment (wetsuits & snorkeling gear), accommodations, and travel--and it was all worth it for the lifetime memories.
