Catalina Island

Monday morning we packed up and drove to Long Beach were we boarded our boat...wait for it...Platform 9 3/4. Yes! I was incredibly excited.

I had just watched the first Harry Potter the night before which made it even more exciting. We loaded our beautiful boat and set sail for the majestic Catalina Island. We had amazing wind so we were able to sail the entire way there and back.

 

Monday we arrived at our secluded camp site, Rippers Cove, unpacked the boat and set up camp. About a year ago Tristan and I bought a 6-man tent, sleeping bags, and camping chairs that we have yet to use. This was their maiden voyage and we put them to good use.

(pretend i'm smiling)

Last trip we had issues about where to do our "business". This year, that problem was completely solved with our own Perdue-made camo port-a-potty. A toilet seat to sit on, toilet paper, and privacy...what more could you ask for?

After set up we ate a dutch oven dinner and fell asleep listening to the waves crash on the shore.

Tuesday we soaked in the sun. The boys went scuba diving and in the afternoon we sailed to Avalon. Avalon was an adorable little city. We walked the shops and admired the scenery.

Tuesday night, like Monday, we ate a dutch oven dinner and fell asleep listening to the waves crash on the shore.

Wednesday morning we were off sailing to Two Harbors, another quaint city on the island. There we packed a lunch and rented kayaks. We kayaked from the marina to a "Pirates of the Caribbean" cave where you go in one way and come out the other side. That was a cool experience.

Mike and Kelly

Then we  kayaked to a nearby beach, ate lunch, and snorkeled.

Wednesday night, like Monday and Tuesday, we ate a dutch oven dinner and fell asleep listening to the waves crash on the shore.

Thursday we packed up camp, loaded Platform 9 3/4 and made our way back to Long Beach with the wind in our sails.

 

Thank you Captain Perdue and Kelly! We had a wonderful trip.