01 We gather at Montgomery Field prior to take off.JPG

02 Taking on a little extra fuel before we go.JPG

03 Take off, view from the cockpit.JPG

04 On is our skilled pilot.JPG

05 San Diego is still covered by the Marine layer, a blanket of ocean fog...JPG

06 ...that extends to about 30 miles or so inland.JPG

07 The co-pilot had to fold himself into a tiny package so would not touch anything.JPG

08 Catalina island is literally an island in the clouds .JPG

09 A view of Avalon, the main village on Catalina Island.JPG

10 The 'Airport in the Sky'.JPG

11 The plane's shadow.JPG

12 Lining up with the landing strip.JPG

13 After a 20 minute bus ride down the hill we arrive in Avalon bay, with view of the old Casino.JPG

14 Me, On and Ehud (fltr) enjoy the short boat ride out before the dive.JPG

15 Listening to the dive briefing.JPG

16 Casino point viewed from the water.JPG

17 gearing up...JPG

18 ... takes a little while.JPG

19 but than we jump in for some great diving!.JPG

20 Another view of Casino point as we sail back into the harbour.JPG

21 And than it's back by bus to the 'Airport in the Sky'.JPG

22 Avalon bay....JPG

23 ...Airport in the Sky.JPG

24 On our way back we make a low pass around the entire island.JPG

25 The entire island is surrounded by kelp forests.JPG

26 more kelp.JPG

27 A final view of Casino point before we cross to the main land.JPG

28 We fly low all the way.JPG

29 Black's beach, with the Salk Institute at the top of the cliffs.JPG

30 A better view of the Salk.JPG

31 University Town Center, with the white mormone temple.JPG

32 La Jolla viewed from the north.JPG

33 Mount Soledad.JPG

34 A view of the I5 going south, my normal commute.JPG

35 Downtown San Diego in the distance.JPG

36 Qualcomm stadium.JPG

37 The cluster of white buildings across the I8 is San Diego State University.JPG

38 Landing back home at Montgomery field after just another day at the office ;-).JPG