Catalina Island

Vacation! We'd plan to visit California to see our Swiss friends the Staubs, who were planning to spend a month there, but a family emergency canceled their trip. With tickets purchased, we decided to go anyhow. Tense words were exchanged with the adult Sanders the night before the trip when there was no plan for the first few days, no hotel, nothing. Needless to say, Nathan pulled it off in style. Why do I doubt?

Our plane ride was perfect. The kids did great even with a 4:30 wake up call.

We caught the ferry to Catalina Island! It was so beautiful. Nathan surprised us with the private cabin. We did find out that our boys inherited my motion sickness. Nathan finally realized that my nausea is not just in my head! Luckily the windows opened and the fresh breeze helped. Next trip, they will be wearing matching wrist bands to combat the sickness.


And the most amazing site! To be followed by a pod of dolphins. It was spectacular.

Meeting the captain.

Very last minute reservations on Catalina Island do not luxury make. But, we had a lot of space and were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.
A family first - miniature golfing. It was so much fun and a highlight for everyone. We went back a second time that very day.

Practicing their rally hats.

The beautiful casino which is an art deco theater. Maddie and Nathan saw a movie there one evening.

Renting a golf cart to tour the island was fantastic.

We dragged the family up the island. It was a tough climb but the views were amazing. The only downside were the beaches, small, rocky and crowded. Having promised the kids some beach time we were disappointed when one was closed due to bacteria - ick. What a fun few days we had here!