NYLON...In Heels!

NYLON in Heels on Honeymoon: Chillaxin in the Seychelles

After rising at 5:00 AM for photo-hunting for four days straight, Mike knew we would be exhilerated but pooped, so the Happymoon organiser extroidinaire booked us in for our final week of holiday on the private island of Sainte Anne in the Seychelles.

We flew out of the bush via private jet to Johannesburg where we had an 8-hour layover before our overnight flight into the Indian Ocean followed by a 30 minute boat transfer to Sainte Anne.  The Seychelles are known for their exquisite ribbons of white sand lapped by topaz waters and backed by lush hills and big boulders with no crowds (or even many people!) insight.

The five days we were there were spent laying by our private villas pool, bike riding around the island (no cars allowed), enjoying couples massages in the Clarin's spa, snorkling in the crytal clear waters, and eating by candle light on the beach or at the island's Swiss Family Robinson style restuarant.  It was without a doubt pure-bliss and the perfect way to end our Happymoon before coming back to Londontown for one last wedding celebration.

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NYLON in Heels on Honeymoon: Into the Bush

You would think that we would be tired of travelling, but when you've come this far, you've got to go by bus, train, and even Cessna Plane to get to where you need to go.

With Mike as our co-pilot, we left Nelspruit in a "Bush Taxi" plane for Londolozi, our game reserve in the Sabi Sands region of Kruger National Park.  There we met Jess, our ranger, and Jeff, our tracker - whose keen eyes can spot a leopard print on the roadside from a moving jeep at sundown and hear bones-crunching from bushes half a mile away.  They lead us on our morning and evening drives, helping us to discover the wildlife of Sabi Sand.

Since the animals are no longer hunted they are generally tolerant of human presence - so you can get right up (still in the jeep of course) and observe for as long as they let you.  The Londolozi leopords (of which we saw 5!) let you come in relatively close for a photo with hardly a reaction.  A pride of lions ambled by one day looking so cool and cuddly that you want to hug it - but of course you won't. 

 A baby elephant with its herd of 100 swung by on our last day to say "good-bye", sloshing down the river bed in the heat.  Zebras struck serene poses, and not to mention the graceful giraffes, sculptural rhinos, various specious of antelopes whose patterned face make them living artworks, drifting submarines that turn out to be ponds full of hippos, and birds that could have inspired the cubist movement.

The beauty of the widlife was only complemented by our beautiful Lodge, hospitable hosts, gorgeous food, sundowners on the Savannah, and visits to the local village (including songs from the children) only made us fall further in love with each other and with Londolozi - it's a special place and we'll certainly be back.  Ask us more next time you see us - there's just too much to tell here!

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NYLON in Heels on Honeymoon: First stop, Cape Town & Franschhoek

After a 10,000 mile journey and 18 months of planning what else would you want to do on your honeymoon but sleep with the waves lapping outside your window, eat amazing food, and drink first-class wine?  That is exactly what we did in Cape Town at The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay and the rest of the Western Cape.

You can see for yourself in the slideshow below, but Cape Town quickly became one of our favorite cities in the world with it's beautiful beaches, stunning skyline, living history, and first rate restuarants.  From our boat trip to Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was held and released less than 20 years ago) and the Jackass Penguins now reside, to climbing rocks on the beach, visiting the Cape of Good Hope, and dining on a seven course wine and food pairing at La Colombe - despite the fog from the Cape "Table Cloth" it was a fantastic five days down under.

Just outside of Cape Town lies the Wine Valley of Franschhoek.  With 43 wine farms, it is the place to go for some of South Africa's top wines.  Franschhoek's finer tastes don't end with wine. The picturesque valley also offers some of South Africa's most acclaimed restaurants and with everything from delicious Cape country fare to sublime French cuisine. 

As we were passing through, it happened to be the weekend of the South African Cheese Festival.  It's not surprising that the area if known as the "Wine and Food Capital of the Cape" and that it was a perfect match for our palates.  The award winning wine farms we visited including Vrede en Lust and L’Ormarins and restaurants Reuben's and The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais were some of the best we've ever experienced!

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Mr. & Mrs. NYLON Honeymoon in Africa

One of the best things about getting married is going away with the love of your life for the first time as Mr. & Mrs.  Taking on a UK tradition, Mike took to the helm of the honeymoon planning process and surprised me at my bridal shower with the announcement of a trip to South Africa.

So, the day after we got hitched in Baltimore, we boarded BA for an overnight flight back to London.  Landing on Tuesday, we snuck back to our flat, switched out our suitcases, took a nap, then headed back to Heathrow to board a flight to Paris, then a flight to Johannesburg, then to Capetown.  Sound exhausting?  Actually we were so thrilled to be on our "happy-moon" that we were running on adrenaline and who's stressed about sleeping when you have 18 days of relaxing to look forward to?

So journey with us down to Africa...and keep checking back, this may take a few posts!

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Wedding Snap Happy...

For all your viewing pleasure, photos from hanging out in Inner Harbor and the Rehearsal Dinner at Sullivan's (Thanks Mom & Dad A!) and Various Wedding Day/Night Photos are now up.

4.19.09

I know, I know... you're either here because you were there or reading this because you know... but in case you don't know on April 19th, 2009, Mike and I were married at Haebler Memorial Chapel on the campus of Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland!

The ceremony was a true celebration of love as we were married by a close friend of the Anthony's, Erich Becker, and surrounded by family and friends from all aspects of our lives.

We were so pleased to have our family involved in the service and hope that our spirit and love for each other and everyone who has supported us resonated around the Chapel.

Words cannot describe how happy we were that day as we started our lives together. Check out our ceremony highlights and let us know what you think! 

Right Click on the Link to Download Lindsay and Mike wedding

If the video doesn't work, watch the musicless version on YouTube with no audio (not as exciting I assure you!)

 

Stay tuned for more on the celebration that followed at Baltimore's, PAZO!

Mrs. NYLON in Heels

After over a year of planning and scheming, I've finally gone from Miss to Mrs! 

Now, since it's not all one big surprise, over the next few weeks I'll fill you in on all the details - whether you'd like to know it or not!

From Celebrations in Baltimore, our Honeymoon in S. Africa, and party in London.... Stay tuned for all the juicy details!

Married in Heels!

I could make a hundred excuses as to why I haven't posted recently - but I won't! I just want to say a big shout out to everyone who's supported us during out engagement! On Sunday, I'll step out in the wedding Choos to marry the love of my life. Full wedding updates to come when we get back from our honeymoon to South Africa. See ya on the married side!