Catalina Island, California

By Pam Jorgensen -
Day 2 brought us to our first Port-O-Call
Catalina Island

LATER Freddy Fun Ship!
We had to take a small boat from the ship to the island



 


There was a couple heading to the island to get married. 
Rylee was in HEAVEN sitting on the boat so close to the bride!
She loves that kind of thing, ya know.


So...on the ship you can sign up for "Shore Excursions"
Planned activities at each port for a hefty fee
We didn't want to spend that kind of money
We just went to the island thinking we would just walk around the boardwalk 
and maybe find a shop for some souveniers

Right as we step off the little boat, we see a small shack offering golf carts for rent.  
For a fraction of the price of what they wanted on the ship we were able to rent a 6-seater for some fun on the island.


The sign that made Mitch pout says
"This is NOT Disneyland!  Do Not Let Children Drive"
Displayed prominently at the golf cart rental shack
Poor Mitch


I love palm trees!!

This island is beautiful!!


We drove to the top of the hill where there is a botanical garden
Saw they charged to get in and kept right on driving around the island


Well HELLO Carnival Paradise!





Sometimes when you ask a stranger to take a picture
you actually get a great one!







This is a famous Catalina house


The cruise ship comes in and the sale signs come out


Pensive Chase and seal 


Peek-a-boo Freddie

Carson trying to hurdle the seal

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