The Four Preps had a big hit in 1958 with their song "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)", a song which has pretty much stuck in my head for the last 50+ years. And looking at these guys today, I believe that it has indeed been 50 years. Yikes.
A couple of years ago, I finally had the chance to get over to Catalina for a day. Avie and I, along with our friend Johnsie, took the Catalina Flyer over to Avalon Harbor from Dana Point.
Morning, looking back at the
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Avalon Harbor
Getting around the island like a typical tourst
Sunset over Catalina and our wake
It was a very fine, warm and sunny California day. One day was clearly not enough, but we did get a wonderful sense of the place. We were especially taken by the lovely and historical Catalina tile, of which we knew virtually nothing. The next time we go we'll have to take more pictures of the tile, which is displayed in numerous public places throughout Avalon. It is simply spectacular.
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