After Newport Beach and Disneyland, we sailed to Santa Catalina
Island, joining hundreds of boats from Southern California in one of their
favorite cruising grounds.
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From Mt. Cass Sue points to Dream Chaser in Two Harbors.
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YMCA kayakers passing by as we were at anchor near their camp.
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Lands End and Eagle Rock were homes to eagle rookeries.
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The 'Monarch of the Seas' anchored in Avalon harbor.
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Avalon Harbor had shops, restaurants, and water sports galour.
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Dream Chaser moored in the midst of hundreds of boats in Avalon Harbor.
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Opal Eyes and herring passed the submarine window as we shot food out to them.
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The Wrigley Casino in Avalon was home to the Big Bands in the 50's where radio broadcasts came from on Friday nights.
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The Casino dance floor was set up for the Jazz Festival.
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Every cactus type thinkable was present.
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The Wrigley Botanical Garden highlighted arid plants from all over the world.
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A purple finch feasted on a prickly pear fruit.
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