Papillon Photos: Avalon, Catalina Island
Earlier this year, I visited Santa Catalina Island. For those of you who are not familiar with this place, Catalina Island (as it is usually called) is located off the coast of Southern California at 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles. Actually, really close but a world away from the big city. For years, I have heard magnificent tales about this little island. A lot of people swear this is the closest you can get to the Mediterranean ambience in the United States. Honestly, I thought all these were exaggerations. But, you know what? I had to ate my thoughts and words. The island does feel like it is located in the Mediterranean Sea. I have been to Capri and some Greek Islands. In Catalina, you feel a similar vibe, weather, view and coolness factor. I just couldn’t get enough of it. Today, I want to take you on a photographic journey to the only incorporated city in the island, Avalon. The “city” is small (about 4,000 residents) but full of charm (the rest of the island...