Catalina Day 4: The High Road
January 13, 2016 Parson’s Landing to Two Harbors Miles: 8 I roll over and poke my head out of the … Continue reading Catalina Day 4: The High Road
January 13, 2016 Parson’s Landing to Two Harbors Miles: 8 I roll over and poke my head out of the … Continue reading Catalina Day 4: The High Road
January 12, 2016 Two Harbors to Parson’s Landing Miles: 6.5 (more like 8) We linger over breakfast at the lodge … Continue reading Trans-Catalina 3: Beach Day
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