Honeymoon Musings

Seth and I haven't decided yet, where we would like to travel to on our honeymoon, but we both know it's going to be an adventure!

We both shared our first experiences out of the US, when we went to Thailand when we were 16 years old.

The food was AWESOME, and while we both had an amazing time there (and would love to return) we have to pick another spectacular place for our next international venture.

Have you ever seen the movie "The Motorcycle Diaries"? I just LOVE that movie! And if I had it my way, Seth and I would be on a rough and dirty backpacking, hitchhiking, hostel staying, multiple country adventure. It would be cheap, we might be able to catch a better glimpse of the culture, and it would be so totally ideal for me! Fortunately though, I'm not the only one planning on going on this trip, and when I gushed to Seth about my 'awesome idea' he replied honestly "aren't we supposed to get a little pampered on our honeymoon?" Even after I went scene by scene through motorcycle diaries, Seth is pretty hooked on the slightly more comfortable way of adventuring on our honeymoon!

Nothing, however, is set in stone, so until my South American dreams have been completely replaced by the plans we make together, I have compromised a bit and am offering a much more comfortable night under the stars than our backpacking tent:

Introducing the Elqui Domos in Coquimbo, Chile!

The ElquiDomos are geodomes located in the wilderness of the Coquimbo region of Chile! The dome consists of a lofted bed with a detachable roof overhead, allowing the perfect view for stargazing, while maintaining the comfortable commodities inside the room. Downstairs is a livingroom, small kitchen and a bathroom. Included is a walk-around terrace and telescopes to use. Other services are specialized astronomy tours, and nighttime horse rides! So Romantic, right? To me, this sounds like something both Seth and I can get on board with! Plus, I'll be able to show off my Spanish to my new husband! 


What do you think? Where do you think we ought to go? :)

It's Only Natural

Seth and I love adventuring in the outdoors! We love hiking, camping, swimming and running, and you name it we either have done it and love it or would die to try it! (This however does not include skiing and snowboarding because neither of us like being cold! It is possible that we just did not have the proper gear to stay warm, but I blame the California weather for keeping us at such reasonable temperatures!) Anyways, we love to be outside, so it's only natural that today we decided to go in and register at our favorite store: REI.

If you know me well at all, you will know that I go about ga-ga over everything in that store. It was hard for me to choose just ONE sleeping bag, but obviously I don't need a million so, the votes have been cast! :)

Feel free to check it out if you want, (REI Gift Registry)I know the wedding is super far away (less than 10 months! eee!), but Seth and I had a lot of fun making a list so that guests who would like to, can celebrate with us with gifts! (that we will love love love!)

Here are some pictures of past adventures!

Tessa on a trip up Nevada Falls in Yosemite!

Machu Picchu, Perú

Hiking in Point Reyes National Park

Point Reyes - Seth and Diana striking some beautiful poses :)

Seth at the top of Mount Tamalpais!

Diana and Tessa backpacking Henry Coe State Park

(If you can't tell, Diana is our adventure buddy!)

Family Trip around Pinecrest Lake near Yosemite

Being goofballs, we did move the rock though!! ;)

My beautiful twin and I hiking around the lake!

Sunrise at Angel Island

Thanks for visiting! Seth and I are always up for an adventure, give us a call if you want to go out with us sometime! Do you have any favorite adventuring spots? 

- Seth & Tessa