Weekend postcards – Santa Catalina Island

Posted byNorm BensonPosted inLife in California, PostcardTags:, , , , , , , ,

I thought I would share some more pictures of California’s Channel Islands—Santa Catalina Island.

Boats in harbor at Emerald Bay
To stave off a timber famine, Californians planted Eucalyptus in the late 1800

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Sunrise on Emerald bay, Catalina Island
Boats in the harbor at
Emerald Bay staff say Big Olaf

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My name is Norm Benson and I'm currently researching and writing a biography of Walter C. Lowdermilk. In addition to being a writer, I'm an avid homebrewer. I'm also a registered professional forester in California with thirty-five years of experience. My background includes forest management, fire fighting, law enforcement, teaching, and public information.

4 thoughts on “Weekend postcards – Santa Catalina Island”

  1. I’ve always loved Catalina Island. I’ve only been there twice, but they were excellent trips. I’ll have to make it a point to take a family trip out there in a few years.

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    1. We liked the look of Avalon too, and wondered if we’d like to move there. Apparently, lots of folks have the same idea. A cursory look at Realtor.com said it was waaaay out of our price range, even after winning the lottery.

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      1. I’m not surprised. I’m not sure if I’d want to live there, anyway–I doubt they have great internet service!

        The second time I went I stayed at the Bayview Hotel, which I definitely recommend–I was a student on a tight budget, and it fit my price range. I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised with the offerings. The jacuzzi tub in the room was great.

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