Backpacking Catalina Island

September 2004

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Hen in Avalon
Arriving from boat in Avalon; casino in distance
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Self-Portrai
Intrepid backpackers of the hot and dangerous Catalina Island
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Great Resting Tree
Best place on the interior to find refuge from the sun; we camped here the first night
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Inner Catalina
Hen contemplates hot, dusty interior of Catalina Island
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Racing Quail
Look close, they're there!
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Alicia at Dawn
With western shores of Catalina in distance; today we hiked 7 miles down to the coast
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Buffalo
A herd of seven buffalo were eating in this copse of trees
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Interior Ranch
Local horses on an interior ranch now used for tourist shows
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Little Harbor
Our destination for our 2nd night camping
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Pondering
JC caught in a reflective moment
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Cactus
Did we mention that Catalina is very dry and dusty?
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Overlooking Little Harbor
Secluded harbor with calm bay
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Little Harbor Entrance
The western cliffs of Catalina entering into Little Harbor
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Cliffside Hike to Twin Harbors
Beautiful cliffside hike for 6 miles from Little Harbor to Twin Harbors
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Along the Clifftops
JC sporting the latest in perspiration
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Morning Fogs
Fogs provide cooling and mystery to the morning hike
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Twin Harbors
The end of the 2 day, 15 mile hike