Celebration on Catalina Island!

It seems that Ken and I often find ourselves in unusual or exotic locations around the time of my May birthday.  When that is not the case, Ken leaps on the chance to plan a fun get-away for the two of us.  This year was no exception.  We have wanted to take the ferry to Catalina Island for some time.  So when making the decision of how to celebrate my birthday this year, we chose to sail off to this small but charming destination, a place where golf carts and bicycles rule the roads.  Catalina rose to fame thanks to its development by William Wrigley, Jr., and it remains a fantastic location for outdoor activities both on and off land.  Our highlight came with an 11 mile hike that allowed for constant views of the ocean, especially after our climb of 1600 feet.  Although our legs ached a bit the next day, the beauty which surrounded us during our hike made the pain completely worthwhile.  We also enjoyed the local shops & restaurants, a tour of the lovely landmark casino, and a trip on board the famous glass bottom boat.  With special birthday treats along the way, Catalina definitely received a gold star from me!