John Duley & Jessi Knapp

John & Jessi

August 20, 2011

John Duley & Jessi Knapp

John & Jessi

August 20, 2011

Hello Friends and Family!
As I'm sure you all know, Jessi and I are avid travelers. From solo trips to the Himalayas to getting engaged in the southern-most city in the world, our passion lies in visiting new exotic places and gleaning a bit of their culture. This passion gave impetus to our decision to register for experiences here on Traveler's Joy! Now you, our beloved guests have the choice of buying us that neat blender that converts into a Cuisinart (very handy, and space-saving), or a romantic dinner of local cuisine, on a riverboat pulled by dolphins at sunset! Or you could choose to get us bottle service for a day as we lounge on the water's edge of a crystalline lagoon, where I will dive for conch shells and spearfish, once and for all proving to Jessi that I am all that is man! Or you could get us that toaster that has the wide slots for bagels...

Whatever you choose to gift us we will be eternally grateful, and will think of you fondly.
So check out this page that I John Duley have created, and choose whether you would like to gift us with experiences, items or both!

And remember: Jessi has absolutely no idea where we are going, so some of the experiences you could get us on this sight may be intentionally vague. You will all find out soon enough!

Much love,
John

We're going to Aww, it's in the shape of a heart!!

As stated previously, I cannot tell you where we are going. It's not that I don't trust you; well you did lie to me about that one thing that one time. But seriously, the more people who know where we are going, the greater the chance that Jessi could find out! It's Piekov's law of diminishing unawareness. Okay I made that up. I'm good at that kind of thing. But seriously, this is like gays in the military: Don't ask, Don't tell.
That being said, I feel obliged to give you a few hints so that you get an iota of a sense of the type of place we'll be going.

So, close your eyes and imagi....wait, open your eyes again. Silly, you have to read what I'm going to say to you! So imagine that you're closing your eyes and I'm describing this to you in a calm, welcoming voice. Picture crystal blue still water, as clear as glass. You're sitting in a raft that has been thatched together by hundreds of long straight branches...Okay, now stop picturing Tom Hanks with his Wilson volleyball, and picture an incredibly good looking couple walking hand in hand along this clear blue water. There isn't a cloud in the sky but it's not bright because of the dense foliage all around them. The sun peeks through the giant banana trees and casts speckled shadows across the sand. The sun spots dance like little flames on the sand as a warm breeze cause the banana trees to sway to the rhythm of nature's song.
Okay well, I just blew my own mind with that last sentence, and I'm fresh out of creativity! So here's the gyst.
*It will be hot
*There will be beaches
*There will be amazing cuisine
*There will be very few clothes worn-don't think dirty, think sarongs
*There will be temples, and monkeys, and if Jessi's lucky there may be elephants

I hope you enjoy looking through this site as much as I have enjoyed building it!

Our Registry

Honeymoon Gear
Epic Adventures, Excursions, and Activities
Relaxation
Dining & Accomodation
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Guidebooks and Maps - Where are we? We'll need guidebooks and maps for our stay.
Gift Fulfilled
Lowepro Fastpack 100 Gear Bag - A great backpack style camera bag to tote the camcorder, digital camera, and accessories. We will look like tourists, but tourists with a cool convenient camera bag.
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Rolling Luggage Set - We will be deviating from our usual travel habits this trip; we're leaving our backpacks at home and packing like tourists!
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Snorkel Gear - Fins, snorkels, and masks...everything that allows us to snorkel at the drop of a hat.
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Sunglasses - We are definitely going to need some eye protection from the bright sun and the reflections from the water and Jessi's engagement ring!
$7500
2/2
$100
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Canon HD Camcorder - Honeymoon highlights in high-definition! From wedding to honeymoon, this will help capture life's greatest memories.
$7500
10/10
$100
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Snorkeling Adventure - Voted one of the most popular dive and snorkel sites in the world. An entire day spent exploring amazing coral reefs and enjoying the open water.
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Horseback Riding - Let's bring out our inner cowgirl and cowboy! This guided tour allows us to view some of the island's most beautiful areas and ends with a sunset ride along the beach.
Gift Fulfilled
Fishing Charter - Jessi's only opportunity to enjoy a good book while I fulfill my dream of fishing for the big one! :) Nothing makes me feel more like a man than bringing home my catch for dinner! Now if only Jessi knew how to cook ;)
$30000
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$100
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Helicopter Tour - Tropical rainforest and waterfalls as seen from above. No walking or driving tour can pack this much excitement and access.
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Guided Kayaking - We will slide into a sea-kayak and meander along the shore at our own pace, exploring coves, mangroves, and watching sea life as it quietly drifts beneath us.
$10000
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DIY Gift - Perhaps you've thought of an idea that we didn't? Create your own gift and we will make it happen. Who knows, we just might have a funny story for you!
$1000
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Rainforest Canopy Zipline Adventure - An awesome experience! We will glide from platform to platform, seeing the rainforest in a completely unique way.
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Cooking Class! One of the places we are staying houses a world famous chef who also teaches cooking classes around his native cuisine! Your gift would help us learn to cook a couple (insert secret location) dishes!
$10000
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Epic Mountain Summit- We would absolutely LOVE to summit the local mountain, and we need to pay national park fees to do it! Your gift would help get us up there. Who knows? Maybe we'll send you a picture from the top ;)
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Surfboard rentals and lessons- Surfing on the Oregon coast is c-c-c-cold, and there are Great White Sharks who think humans in wet suits on surfboards look a bit like seals! Learning to surf will be so much easier in warm weather/water!
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Crafting classes- We want to ensconce ourselves in local culture. What better way than to take classes from the local artisans?! Our goal: learn how to weave a mean basket!
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Secluded Waterfalls - What better way to relax than to get off the beach and play in the various pools at the waterfall's different levels.
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Of course a honeymoon wouldn't be a honeymoon without splurges! Your gift will contribute to a week of rest, relaxation, and of course, champagne!
$2500
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Beachside Couples Massage - Nothing like some hot stones on your back and the gentle sound of the surf to lull us into relaxation.
$15000
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$100
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Fresh Flowers - Fresh cut, local flowers delivered to our room will keep the fresh, tropical essence of the island with us all day.
$3000
5/5
$100
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Outdoor Yoga- We will be attempting to unwind during the first week of our honeymoon. A yoga retreat is just the thing to calm our spirits!
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BEER!- We'll be drinking lots of the local beers and you'll help us!
$2000
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$100
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Breakfast in Bed - I'm sure we'll have days that we'll have lunch in bed too! ;-)
$5000
4/5
$100
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A Ridiculously Unbelievable Hotel - Our first three days will be spent relaxing at an incredible resort where we will be pampered, doted on, massaged and fed 5 star meals!
$10000
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Epic Beach Getaway-Have you seen the movie The Beach with Leo DiCaprio? Yeah, picture Jessi and me on a beach like that for a week. Each gift is one night at our very own private secluded beach, in a tiny little bungalow complete with a 2 person hammock!
$6000
5/7
$100
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Dinner on a riverboat- There are supposed to be spectacular sunsets where we are going, and we hope to experience at least one while eating dinner on a fabulous riverboat! Your gift will cover a 3 course meal with a bottle of champagne!
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Candlelight dinner, beachside- Need I say more? It can't get much more romantic that this!
$5000
5/5
$100
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