Catalina Flyer

The Catalina Flyer, our boat from Newport Beach to Avalon, a 75-minute high speed (34 MPH) excursion to Santa Catalina Island.  Linda's smiling face as we leave the dock early on Sunday morning.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Flyer

Wind and sun on David as we pull out of Newport Beach.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Flyer

Linda on the third deck checking out the open ocean and sea breeze.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

Arriving at Avalon Bay with the Casino in the background.  This is Linda's first visit to Santa Catalina Island.  David visited the Island many times while growing up in Southern California.  Several of his visits were aboard the family sailboat Nord Stjärnan. A few trips were aboard the MV Wanda with his neighbor and friend Tom Timmons.   (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

Entrance to the Casino. This was a grand 1930's and 40's big band dance hall that drew nightly crowds of 3,000.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

Lunch! Jerry, Liz, Linda & David enjoyed Mexican food while watching the tourists walking by our restaurant.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

The view overlooking Avalon bay.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

Linda & David pose for a picture with Avalon Bay in the background.   (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

Building at the end of the Green Pier.  (11.07.99)

Catalina Island

Holly Hill House overlooking Avalon in the late afternoon.  (11.07.99)

Copyright 1999 David K. Stall