Welcome

We are so grateful to have such wonderful friends and family. All of you have voiced a desire to be with us in México. For those of you who cannot make the journey, please know we have a sunny seat on the beach saved for you in our hearts.

Below you will find a list of all sorts of things we will be doing after we get married in México on Sunday, February 14th, 2010. Each post has a brief description of a gift, a contribution amount and multiplier. Some things, like luggage, we only need one of. Others, like a nice romantic dinner, could happen a few times. Your generous contributions can either be sent online using Pay Pal to Graham’s email or snail mailed to us in Madison.
Please post a comment, anonymous or otherwise, on the particular item you are interested in contributing. Again, gifts are not necessary.

Pack Your Bags

If we had some, we would. We’re pumped when most of the zippers work on our current stuff.

We’ll think of you whenever we travel: $200 x 1

Ride to the Airport

Thankfully we will be flying out of Madison, but we do not want to leave our car at the airport for two weeks.

When you need a Union Cab, call 242-2000: $20 x 1

Luggage Fees

Soon, there will be pay bathrooms. For now, it’s just checked baggage.

Nickel and dimed, on your dime: $60 x 1

Groceries

Yes, we will be on our honeymoon, but with so many yummy things in the markets we will be unable to stay out of a kitchen making dishes for us or to share.

Make sure we have plenty of milk money: $40 x 5

Kite Surfing

Why take it easy on the beach when you could fly over the ocean hanging on for dear life to a fancy kite?

It’s probably a lot safer than skydiving: $150 x 1

Staying Connected

You never know what that cell phone bill will look like when you make calls from a hammock in the middle of the Caribbean.

Support someone else’s local Internet café: $20 x 3

Playa Norte Lodging

We will want to hang around in town the days after for R&R with our friends and family.

Provide a roof over our heads: $75 x 5

Hot Sauces

Now that we’re married, we will need to keep things spicy.

Support our hot sauce habit for the whole trip: $30 x 1

Tequila

100% agave, with or without a worm… there are so many choices.

Make sure we get a couple bottles through customs: $25 x 3

Spa Day

Terry cloth robes, big tubs of mud, cucumber slice…ahhhhhh.

Rest and relaxation, guaranteed: $150 x 1

Admission

Last time we were on Isla, we snuck into this crazy water park, then got kicked out. We also paid to visit some cenotes and Mayan ruins.

Punch our tickets for some good clean fun: $20 x 4

Transportation Upgrade

Why walk when you could ride a bike? Why bike when you could take a cab? Why take a cab when you could rent a yacht for the afternoon?

Make sure we travel in style: $10 x 2, $30 x 2, $500 x 1

Adventure Day Trip

Horse or dune buggy rides on the beach… maybe both.

Keep life interesting: $100 x 1

Porto Morelos Sleep Over

This sleepy little fishing village is great why to unplug from Cancun craziness. Calm beaches, yummy food and a cool market.

Getting some shuteye: $70 x 2

Panuchos Lunch (and Dinner?)

You have probably heard us rave about these delicious creations. Crispy tortillas stuffed with black beans topped with fish, salsa and lime.

The best place for lunch in Porto Morelos: $20 x 2

Agua de Coco

Cool, sweet and refreshing. Coconut water can even be used as an IV drip to combat severe dehydration. Cheers.

Agua de Coco for the whole trip: $40 x 1

Guacamole

Avocados, garlic, lime, salt and pepper.

Green goodness whenever we want it: $10 x 3

Frou-frou Drinks

Cancun is right there, so when in Rome…

Frozen something in a hollowed out pineapple (or coconut): $15 x 2

Suntan Lotion

Apply 30 minutes before exposure. Reapply, constantly.

Protect us from harmful UV rays: $50 x1

Aloe

Well, we missed a few places.

Help make the red go away: $10 x 1

Sunglasses

Looking cool and feeling good.

Newlywed sunglasses: $15 x 2

Outfits.

There are lots of great markets and getting things custom fitted is very affordable.

Fitting in, in style: $50 x 3

Boat Rides

We are looking forward to being out in the Caribbean Sea. We will take a boat ride whenever we can.

Three hour tours during out trip: $35 x 1

Fancy Hotel Room

What do you really get for five stars? We will let you know.

Three more stars than usual: $150 x 2

Romantic Dinner

Candle light or moon light… what matters most is giving thanks and sharing a meal together.

Fancy napkins included: $80 x 3

Room Service

Why not?

Phone it in, in style: $40 x 1

Umbrellas and Chairs

When you just do not want sand up your butt and sun in your face.

Keep us clean and cool: $20 x 5

Drinks on the Beach

Now that we are relaxing in style, it is time for a drink.

Bendy straws, mini-umbrellas or limes in a beer (plus tip): $15 x 7

Knick-knacks

Sometimes, you just really do want to buy something from a kid selling stuff on the beach.

Sunglasses? Earrings? Who knows what: $5 x 3

Massage

n. a treatment that involves rubbing or kneading the muscles, either for medical or therapeutic purposes or simply as an aid to relaxation.

Yes please: $100 x 2

Snorkel Trip

Snorkels, masks, flippers and fish…

Underwater wonders: $50 x1

Bike Rental

There will be at least a few days that are perfect for a bike ride.

Pedal pushers unite: $15 x 3

Handmade, etc.

We brought home some really nice handmade objects during our last trip that always make us want to go back.

Make the bartering go a little easier: $30 x 5

Taxi to the Airport

Our honeymoon will eventually come to an end and the trip home will begin.

Make getting back a little easier: $30 x 1

Retrun Trip

Mexico is really nice. Rhea speaks Spanish. Graham could learn.

Make sure we actually do come back to the states: $200 x 2