Chip Canter & Amina Runyan-Shefa

Chip & Amina

September 5, 2010

Chip Canter & Amina Runyan-Shefa

Chip & Amina

September 5, 2010

Hi, all,

Thank you for visiting our honeymoon registry! We are looking forward to seeing all of you in NYC in September for our big day, and we really appreciate all of our out of town guests from California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Colorado, Idaho, New Jersey, Connecticut, France, the UK, Japan, Austria, and around the world for making the trip to NYC. For our friends in NYC, we're happy that you'll be spending your Labor Day weekend with us! While we know a "honeymoon registry" is a bit untraditional, we have planned an incredible trip to Africa that we're very excited about. (Besides, we live in an NYC apartment; so, we don't have much room for second sets of towels and china).

To start our honeymoon, we fly from NYC to Nairobi, Kenya, where we'll spend a day acclimating in the capitol city. Next, we're off to two game reserves in the Masai Mara for five days of safari. After a last night in the Giraffe Manor, just outside of Nairobi, we depart Kenya for South Africa. We fly into Johannesburg and drive to the Sabi Sands Reserve, where we spend two more days on safari. After we've had our fill of lions, giraffes, hyenas, and generally re-enacting The Lion King, we fly to Capetown, where we spend two days exploring the city and its beaches, and then spend two days exploring the vineyards outside the city.

If it sounds like we've packed a lot into 14 days, it's because we have. We're both in our 30s and not getting any younger; so, we're trying to do as much travel as possible while we can! Besides, you only get married once--why not plan your dream trip to Africa? Thanks for helping in making this dream honeymoon a reality!

See you in September,
Chip & Amina

Our Registry

Western Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Southern Masai Mara Game Reserve
Giraffe Manor- Outside Nairobi, Kenya
Vuyatela Lodge- Outside of Jo-burg, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Vineyards outside of Capetown
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One night in the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Nairobi is the bustling capitol city of Kenya, but the Nairobi Serena offers a bit of calm, with lush gardens a large outdoor pool.
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Afternoon coffee and snacks for two at the historic Thorn Tree Cafe- Located in the historic Stanley Hotel, the cafe has served as a message center for travelers who pinned letters for fellow travelers to the trunk of an acacia tree in the cafe.
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Shopping at City Market for Maasai Blankets- A little afternoon shopping at City Market in Nairobi to buy a few Maasai blankets. Amina, a quilter since age 15, has always wanted African textiles; Chip is excited to carry around her purchases from here.
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Dinner for 2 at the Carnivore Restaurant- A Nairobi institution, nyama choma, Swahili for barbecued meat, is grilled on Maasai swords and served repetitively to each table until they throw up a white flag (literally).
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Little Governor's Camp- An all-tent lodge within the national game reserve. (Chip has managed to be the first person to get Amina to agree to sleep in a tent since she swore off camping in the 5th grade.)
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Dinner by the Fire at Camp- We'll have 3 nights at the Little Governor's Camp and will have at least one dinner outside by the fire.
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Breakfast by the Watering Hole-- After a sunrise safari drive, we'll head back to the camp and have breakfast by a watering hole, where we'll likely see a few boars, elephants, or other large animals that don't eat breakfast with us in NY.
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Sunrise Safari- Each day that we're at the camp, before we even have breakfast, we'll pile into a jeep and get out to see if there are any animal early-risers as well.
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Mid-Morning Safari- After breakfast by the watering hole, we'll pile back into a jeep to go out on a mid-morning safari, where we might see one of the lesser-known but weirdly-eared African cats, like the caracal.
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Lunch back at Camp--After a mid-morning safari, we'll come back to camp for lunch...and some elephants may come with us?
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Afternoon Safari- After lunch, we'll pile back into a jeep and figure try to catch a view of the "Great Migration," the annual migratory ritual of the wildebeests which brings out all the big game in town.
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Visit to Masai Manyatta- We'll take a drive to a traditional Masai homestead, to experience a way of life unchanged for centuries. Visitors are always struck by the grace and beauty of the Masai people. (Includes donation to the Masai.)
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Witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration- The most mesmerising wildlife spectacle anywhere takes place here: a half million wildebeest, accompanied by vast numbers of zebra and gazelles come from drier lands in Tanzania, northwards to Kenya.
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Bush Walks…take an adventurous walk on the wild side with a Ranger tracking animals, searching undergrowth for tell tale signs of animal activity.
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Dinner for 2 at the Dining Tent- For at least two nights, we might want to eat a meal inside...and head to the Little Governors Camp dining tent!
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Night Safari- We bet that on our last night, we'll want to pile into the jeep one last time and go see what the animals do at night!
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Leleshwa Camp- Still in the Masai Mara, this private camp allows guests to walk among the animals instead of taking it all in by jeep. Good idea, or safer in the jeep? We'll let you know....
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Have you ever seen a cat quite like this? Well, we haven't either, but we're hoping to see some African Serval Cats on one of the 2 early morning safaris at Leleshwa.
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Breakfast Post-Cat Safaris- After an early morning safari, we'll come back to camp for a light breakfast...maybe some freshly squeezed OJ for 2?
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Morning Safaris- The safari is really all about finding big cats. Given that Leleshwa Camp is all about walking amongst the animals, Chip is trying to convince Amina that this is what they'll look like.
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Morning River Swim- It's hot out on safari. Luckily, there are rivers where we'll be able to take a dip and cool off. Maybe a river stop before lunch?
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Walking Safaris- In a private concession area adjacent to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, where the scenery differs from inside the Reserve and picturesque acacia trees dot the hilly landscape, we'll walk through the Masai Mara and view wildlife on foot.
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Lunch on Safari- After a swim in the sun, we'll likely look for some shade and have a picnic lunch.
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Lion Sighting in the Afternoon- We chose Africa in October so that we could be there for the Great Migration, an annual circle of life ritual that leads to some pretty impressive animal sightings.
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Lion Chasing Buffalo- You won't see this at the Bronx Zoo. Well, at least you really shouldn't.
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Lion Chasing Sable (or Antelope)- All a part of the circle of life, right?
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Lion Mating- While it is our honeymoon, maybe we'll run across a lion couple on their honeymoon?
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Lion Cubs- The end result of the aforementioned lion mating, a pair of lion cubs is all the Amina really wants to see. How cute are these little guys?
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Afternoon Drink- Leleshwa has their own wine! Two glasses of vino are in order after a long, hard day of safari-ing.
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Dinner for Two at Leleshwa- We'll be able to watch the sunset a few yards from our tent, with dinner and a small fire (on which to cook that dinner!) in the distance.
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Night at Giraffe Manor...where Giraffes roam freely through the hotel and literally poke their heads in your rooms, taste your food without asking and are definitely all up in your business! Fun!
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Breakfast at Giraffe Manor...wake up to breakfast in bed, but watch out because you may have an unexpected breakfast guest....yes, a giraffe poking his head through the window to nibble on your pancakes!
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Dawn Safari- As the dawn begins to break at the start of another magical day in the African bush, awaken to the sound of a hippo grunting their morning chorus from the watering hole, and track leopards and lions to hopefully see a kill!!!!!!
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Hot Air Balloon Safari-The adventure begins just before dawn. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, we will be on a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective.
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Lunch on Safari- And we thought the lunch boxes that the hotel in Patagonia gave us were cool?? Check-out our super cool lunch boxes for safari in South Africa.
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Camera to capture the picture of Amina's face when this elephant walks up to our tent at the Little Governers Camp in Masai Mara Kenya
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Breakfast in Vuyatela Lodge in Sabi Sands South Africa-- Up at 5am to wake up with the lions, leopards and giraffes!! Breakfast for two at a watering hole with hippos, lions and zebras....
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Bush Walks- We'll take an adventurous walk on the wild side with a ranger, tracking animals and searching undergrowth for tell tale signs of animal activity.
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Private Guide Safaris in Sabi Sands, South Africa- Guided safaris in an area rich with leopards should give us the chance to play with baby leopards (hopefully while momma leopard is out hunting).
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Spa and Massages in Sabi Sands, South Africa- At the end of a big day tracking leopards, lions and hippos, we'd love to relax with a massage in the Vuyatela lodge.
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Dinner for 2 on Our Private Patio- Our tent in Vuyatela Lodge Sabi Sands South Africa will have a patio overlooking the landscape. We'll be able to sit and watch the sunset over dinner.
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Dinner for 2 at the Vuyatela Lodge Sabi Sands South Africa- Dining outdoors under candlelight looking out over a watering hole teeming with lions, leopards and elephants. Best dinner entertainment that S. Africa has to offer.
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Night time drinks- Watch the sunset with champagne and discuss the events of the day!
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After all the Safari...time to relax and have City style fun in CapeTown at the CapeGrace Hotel that melds modern luxury with traditional Cape culture. 2 Nights at the Cape Grace Hotel.
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Dinner for 2 at the world famous Signal Restaurant at the Cape Grace. Signal Restaurant draws on influences from the many cultures, namely French Huguenots, British settlers as well as Dutch and Asian traders.
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Breakfast on the water's edge of the international yacht marina on Cape Town's Waterfront. It is the perfect setting to take in the sights and sounds of the busy Waterfront surrounds.
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Drinks at the Bascule Whiskey & Wine Bar after a day of sight seeing. At night Bascule is a glamorous Whisky, Wine and Cocktail Bar, where whisky connoisseurs and social butterflies gather in equal measure to enjoy a slice of Cape Town's social energ
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Table Mountain Cableway...This natural wonder is Cape Town's best known landmark. We will take a cable car trip to the summit and a trail walk where the views from the top of the Table Mountain are simply breathtaking, particularly at sunset
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Whale Watching ... because we didnt see any sea animals yet, we head to the sheltered bays of the Western Cape coast, where the majestic whales spend time playing, courting, and nursing their newborn calves...kinda like us without the calves
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Hang Gliding off the top of Table Mountain. 90% chance Amina freaks out and threatens to leave me for even planning this. No gifts...this one is on me! Just wanted to share.
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Dinner for 2 at Ginja....start with Eggplant with Parmesan and avocado sushi with ginger, then Springbok Wellington with caramelized red cabbage and green beans. End with Oreo mascarpone pudding served with an atomizer of Amaretto perfume.
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"Spirit of the Cape" private Yacht trip...let's be honest, everything is slightly cooler on a yacht. We will enjoy gourmet canapés and a sumptuous picnic whilst anchored at the world famous Clifton or Camps Bay beaches.
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Spa day at the Cape Grace...massages in Africa are better, not sure why but they say its because of "the flora of the continent and authentic African remedies, techniques reflect the strength and mystery of our African heritage."...good enough f
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Off to the vineyards outside of Capetown to Franschhoek...we are staying at the Le Quartier Français Hotel, a small, auberge situated in the French Huguenot valley of Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands
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Start our Vineyard trip right at the Tasting Room...rated one of the top 50 restaurants in the world in 2009...we will get our first tasting of Franschhoek, known as South Africa's culinary capital
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Breakfast at the Le Quartier garden...start the day outside overlooking the gardens and local farm to prepare for the day of wine tasting
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La Motte vineyard...tour Franschhoek's vineyard and spend the day doing nothing but the hard hard work of wine tasting!
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Lunch for 2 at Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant & Farm Grocer...a working wine farm... the fun part of being on a farm is picking the fresh vegetables for lunch with the chefs!
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Wine tour of the Glenwood vineyard. GlenWood is a very special place, located in the little-known valley of Robertsvlei outside Franschhoek. Enjoying the day tasting all the local grapes...you seeing a theme here?
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Horseback riding vineyard tour in between wine tastings and leisurely outdoor lunches...depending on the horses to make sure we get home!
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After a day of wine tasting and horseback riding...we'll pull ourselves together and dress up for an elegant romantic dinner for 2 at iCi in Franschhoek
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Thank you for our honeymoon!
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