We have decided to have our engagement photos taken in San Diego, rather than up in Eureka during the wedding week. Originally we had the first half of the day on Monday, June 23, set aside for this. However, Sarah is addicted to our wedding photographer's blog (see here), and on it we keep seeing the excellent work they do shooting couples in places around San Diego that are meaningful and unique to each engagement. So, we were swayed by the place we got engaged and by wanting to get a chance to work with and get to know Stan and Jeanette before they shoot our wedding up north.
We are also excited by this shift because it frees up a day before the wedding during which we can all get together and do something leisurely in the redwoods.
So, we have a few ideas (see below), and we are really interested in any ideas you might have.
Biking the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. This is the road off of which the wedding ceremony will take place. It is about 10 miles long, paved, flat, with little traffic — and surrounded by massive redwoods. We would rent bikes at the cabins for around $30 each for the half day.
Hiking either the James Irvine-Miner's Ridge Loop or the West Ridge-Prairie Creek Loop. Both are about 6.5 miles and will take about 3-4 hours, or so. We'll pack in snacks and a lunch. The first traverses a "magnificent creekside forest, a haunting hillside of redwoods, and a historic mining trail." The second follows a "redwood-covered ridge line, the park's namesake Prairie Creek, and the wildly contorted Corkscrew Tree." Both trails have an equal rise in elevation (in other words, uphill parts). This event is free.
Horseback riding to a redwood grove. This can be done through the cabins as well, for $90 for a two-hour ride.
Let us know in the next week or so what interests you most by posting a comment here.
Jason
P.S.: "Guhn" has been up to his old communist regime tricks again, and posted a "See please here" virus link on this entry (since deleted). I might add that he was the first response to this post, and while he didn't indicate a preference for hiking, biking, or riding, he did demonstrate his commitment to the wedding by posting right away. (If this addendum strikes you as odd, see previous posts below.)
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Hahaha! Oh Guhn, you crack me up! : ) I like all the ideas you posted and I think they would all be fun! I'm so excited!! My preference would be for the bike riding because it's something different and my gorgeous fiance has been talking about starting to bike-ride, so I think he would enjoy this too. My second choice would be the horse-back riding because I love horse-back riding. However, it is a little pricey and we already have a few pricey adventures such as the white water rafting. Whatever you guys choose though is fine with me!
Yesterday we decided to go to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park to see for ourselves if our trailer would accomodate the space we reserved. The weatherman gave us a grim report, snow showers 90% chance all day. We headed out anyway.
When we got to the coast it was beautiful! A rarity this time of year. The sky so blue, and the ocean calm, amazing! Traveling south down Hwy 101 I spied "spouts" in the ocean. We pulled over and grabbed our binoculars. To our amazement were several gray whales and their calves frolicking about in the ocean below, quite close to shore. Wow, how cool! We climbed on a rock, sipped a beer, and really enjoyed the whole picture.
Traveling south on 101 we saw hints of spring everywhere. The wild dogwoods starting to bloom, and the beautiful "Trillium" flowers of pale pink, mauve and white reaching towards the warmth of the sun. Ah, but Mother nature is still showing she is boss with this unsettling "winter like" weather. Will she let up soon?
Arriving at the park, we were surprised there were no elk to be seen. The whole prairie empty of those majestic elk that frequently visit the area. I am hoping they are saving their visit for your wedding.
We drove to our spot, Billy carefully measuring the trailer pad, "Yep" our 26ft trailer will fit. One less worry plagueing his brain!
As for Monday activities, we will be traveling that day, unsure of our arrival time. I am still working to get the time off now that I have this new job. We will keep you posted if things change. We are very flexible and would any outdoor activity.
I want to go horseback riding! But I won't be there Monday so it doesn't matter what I think. Dang. :(
All that stuff sounds good to Amber and I. Good lord I can't freakin' wait to be in California for the wedding.
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