Registry for Brooke Christensen & Eli Hart

Brooke Christensen & Eli Hart

We met at NASA while studying weightlessness in space...actually no. We met at a little bar named Yurs in NW Portland, it was love at first sight...actually no. It was love seven months later when Brooke left her number and two days later got a text from Eli that read "At Yurs and Bobby Brown is on the Juke Box" The rest is history, I guess, and we couldn't imagine it any differently. If Bobby only knew how he made two people so happy in love...

We've decided to have a small family wedding ceremony up at Bianca and Steve's cabin. It is a wonderful, cozy place nestled up on Mt. Hood that we both enjoy spending time at very much. Then we'll head back for a back yard bar-b-que style reception with all our friends and family. Thank you to everyone trying to make it to the party, and to those who can't, we understand and will send plenty of pictures!

After some thought about the long, rainy, winter months in Portland we decided a tropical paradise honey moon will give us more enjoyment than a tangible household item. So we welcome you to participate in helping us have a dream honeymoon that we will reminisce about for the rest of our lives together.

Love,
Brooke and Eli

Destination

Rarotonga and Aitutaki

Dates

01/04/10 - 01/11/10

Gifts are welcome!
The value will be used
toward trip expenses.

We are planning a trip to the beautiful Cook Islands! Jealous, anyone?
We will be escaping to two remote islands, far from the hustle and hum of the modern world.

The 1st part of the honeymoon will be on the hook-shaped atoll of Aitutaki, the second most visited island, which sits at the top of one of the world's largest coral lagoons, packed with giant clams and technicolor tropical fish. This is where Brooke will be scuba diving with dolphins and morrish idols and Eli will be sipping out of coconuts, wading in the lagoon. We also want to explore the island by hiking to the top of Mount Maungapu where we will watch the sunset while enjoying a bottle of wine. One of the highlights of Aitutaki will be our lagoon excursion to Tapuaetai (One Foot) Island. We also plan to eat at Cafe Tupuna, known for its fresh fish and sand floors.

Next to a blend of beautiful mountains, dense jungle and the glorious bone-white beaches is were we will be spending the last leg of the trip. Rarotonga is the largest of the 15 fascinating islands, where we"ll experience a thousand years of Polynesian culture. We will be staying at the Rarotongan Beach Resort were we will be sure to pamper ourselves. (in case any of you were concerned). We also plan on spending our days snorkeling in the lagoon, hiking, and biking the entire circumference of the island. Not to mention the great food and drinks we'll be indulging in!

Thank you so much for contributing to the trip of a lifetime. We will be sure to take lots of pictures that we can share with everyone when we get home.

Meitaki!
(Thank you!)

We will be on a VERY long red eye flight from Portland to LA to Rarotonga. We'll need pillows, peanuts, movies and dramamine!

Cost Each	$100.00
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5 nights at the Tamanu Beach Club where we can soak up rays on the white sand beaches or relax at the infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

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Dinner on Aitutaki at Cafe Tupuna, where we can enjoy the sand between our toes as we eat fish caught that afternoon

Cost Each	$20.00
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Drinks served beach side. We'll need something to quench our thirst while lounging on the white sand all day!

Cost Each	$20.00
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Scuba diving! We will spend the morning diving the shelf that extends 650 ft beyond the reef. We will explore canyons, tunnels, coral, and possibly a ship wreck! Eli loves sharks, trust me!

Cost Each	$25.00
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7 nights at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa where we can indulge in spa treatments, sit on our balcony overlooking the ocean, and enjoy the pool with a swim-up bar and waterfall.

Cost Each	$100.00
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A lagoon excursion to Tapuaetai (One Foot) Island where we will spend the day fishing and snorkeling in the lagoon then head to a private island where the crew cooks our catch and we eat at an umbrella table while sitting in the lagoon.

Cost Each	$50.00
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Scuba diving around Aitutaki's crystal clear lagoons.

Cost Each	$30.00
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Bike rental for a day spent riding around the island of Rarotonga and stopping to grab lunch and a smoothie at the Blue Note Cafe along the waterfront.

Cost Each	$20.00
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Dinner at the Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar, the best restaurant on the island of Rarotonga!

Cost Each	$50.00
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We will spend 3 hours on a cross-island mountain walk. Along the way, we also get to take a swim in an ancient pool once used by warriors.

Cost Each	$20.00
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Treat our soar bodies after our hike with a Polynesian 60 minute full body massage using traditional techniques combined with nourishing coconut oils infused with the fragrance of tropical flowers and fruits.

Cost Each	$50.00
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Local fruits, and the freshest of fish. 12 days of enjoying what these islands have to offer.

Cost Each	$20.00
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Odds and ends. That bug spray, or T-shirt at the airport. Brooke's sudden craving for ice cream or Eli's Swedish Fish addiction fix. Thank you everyone so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cost Each	$10.00
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