My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 18 (Part 2)

March 29, 2012

Upon returning to Pousada Picinguaba, my husband and I went our separate ways.  He wanted to spend the rest of the afternoon slumbering in our suite’s hammock, while I wanted to further explore the grounds.

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

In my previous post, I discussed living a life of excitement and that my greatest passion is travel.  Over the past decade, I have traveled solo, with my family, with my friends, and with my ex-lovers.  As I became more comfortable with traveling, I preferred traveling solo.  I know it is not for everyone, however I do believe that everyone should at least try it once in their lives — nothing will teach you more about who you truly are as a person than exploring a foreign land on your own.

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

My husband and I had traveled together before, but not for more than a couple of days at a time, and never outside of the Americas.  This was due to our unique long-distance relationship.  Just to see each other we had to travel 10,000 miles, thus to then take off on another journey was not what we desired at the time.  We chose to explore each others respective cities instead; his being Buenos Aires and mine being New York City.  This gave us a feeling, albeit temporarily, of having a somewhat “normal relationship.”

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

Half a year before we got married, I decided that I needed one last solo trip as a single woman.  I wanted it be a place where I could be alone in my thoughts and where I could celebrate the old and new chapters in my book of life.  Thus, I chose Easter Island.  Could there be a more perfect destination for this transformational trip?

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

That trip will forever remain a special memory for me, however what I did not know then that I know now, is that not only when I said “I do” was I gaining a husband, I was also gaining a lifelong travel partner as well.  I am certain that I will take more solo trips in the future, but they are not necessary for me like they were before.  Now, I prefer to travel with my husband; to share these deep, meaningful experiences and, of course, the excitement of these beautiful adventures with him.

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

Picinguaba, Brasil

I love knowing that for the rest of my life I have someone to watch pink sunsets with.

Picinguaba, Brasil

Who do you prefer to travel with or do you travel solo?

 

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Andi Perullo de Ledesma

I am Andi Perullo de Ledesma, a Chinese Medicine Doctor and Travel Photojournalist in Charlotte, NC. I am also wife to Lucas and mother to Joaquín. Follow us as we explore life and the world one beautiful adventure at a time.

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108 thoughts on “My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 18 (Part 2)”

  3. Dana de Brito

    Your sunset pictures are gorgeous!
    Yep, I prefer to travel with my husband as well! It’s less expensive than traveling with a friend (sharing a bed – and food!) and they’re always there to help you find new things to enjoy, or with directions home. I’m glad that you have good opinions/memories of solo travel… I’ve got some of that coming up in the future and it makes me a bit nervous!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      Thank you so much! Traveling with hubbies is fabulous!!! Traveling solo is nerve-wracking, but I swear it will change your life in so many beautiful ways!

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  4. Dani

    Great pictures, Andi! I have to admit that I am a terrible solo traveler and feel blessed every single day to have found my perfect travel ( & life) partner 🙂

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  7. Julian

    I prefer to travel with my GF, although there is something quite liberating about going solo.

    That twinge of nervous anticipation as you step into a totally new world is much more acute when its just you and your bags!

    btw – what camera / lens do you use?

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      1. Julian

        A few of my photographer friends have Canon’s. Am off to Morocco at the end of April so am discarding my old camera and getting into the world of SLRs.

        Any good pointers for a beginner model? (I am fine with second hand!)

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  9. Cat

    Couldn’t agree more. I think it’s just as important to talk about travel when planning a future as it is kids or money. I couldn’t imagine not having a partner who didn’t like to move around or try new things. I’ve been really fortunate that Kike has been abroad less for work, so it’s made him want to travel more – even if just to a secluded beach around here!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      We talked about traveling a lot over our 6 year courtship, but we never got to really test our travel compatibility! Good thing we were perfect for each other!!! Agree that it’s as important as kids and money.

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  10. Ruth (Tanama Tales)

    Andi,
    We have similar thoughts on traveling solo or as a couple. Before getting married, I used to do a lot of solo trips and I felt totally at ease. Better to go alone than to wait for others to go with you. Since I got married, I have enjoyed a lot of trips with my husband. We don’t have any couple’s drama when we are in a foreign country. Now,it is difficult to imagine a trip without my husband. Like you said, I would probably travel alone at some point but it would not be the same anymore.

    By the way, did you visited Parati? I am running a couple of stories in my blog about the town. we visited the area almost at the same time last year.

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  15. Andrea

    Beautiful photos!! John’s my perfect travel partner – I’ve done most of my overseas travel with him at this point (I used to go with my parents) and I can’t even imagine travelling solo. I still think it would be great fun to go with another couple or a trusted girlfriend though – travel is such a bonding experience.

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  18. suki

    I like traveling with a companion because some of the experiences I have are ones where you just turn to the other person and say “can you believe THAT just happened?!” and if I were to do it myself, who would I turn to? 😛

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      I am definitely starting to feel that way the more I travel with Lucas! And we love reminiscing about the special travel moments we shared months later!!!

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  19. Laura

    I prefer traveling with my husband. Always. How could I leave him behind? I once went on a trip without him. When I came back 2 weeks later he had lost 6 pounds 😉

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  20. Michelle

    I can’t get over how gorgeous these picture are! And I love to travel both ways! I like time by myself to explore, but I also love to share special moments like that with my fiancé.

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  21. Cata

    Love the pictures!!! Every single one!!! I loved traveling alone but staying w someone. I spent the days alone and nights w friends. I went to Colombia alone all the time and stayed alone at my parent’s apt when they werent there. but I had friends to go out at nights. I almost went to Europe and bsas alone but something else always came up. Like getting LASIK instead of going to Paris alone! Same trip when we met in bogota!! Andre loves to travel as much as I do. I don’t mind splitting up for a day if we want to do something different. I love having someone to complain when something comes out the wrong way. And to sleep on our shoulders at the airports when we miss a flight. It is hard to consult “where to travel” instead of just buying a plane ticket on impulse. However I feel lucky to travel with a laid back person. You and Lucas will make many trips together!!! And if u want a girls trip just let me know!!! Xoxo

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      I love this comment Cata — I agree with everything you said. You’re such an amazing woman! And of course I want a ladies trip!!! Viva Colombia! 😉

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  23. Emily in Chile

    Aww, I love traveling with my husband too 🙂 With his schedule, he can’t travel with me much right now, and I do think about how I could just go alone, but the truth is that much as I have the travel bug, I’d rather wait in order to be able to share the trip with him.

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  24. Deidre

    There is something about traveling alone that makes me a whole new brave person (and I’m generally not very brave) – and I love that feeling. But I like traveling with IC even more.

    IC isn’t so much into travel as I am. He has no real desire to go south america or asia (WHY NOT I say)- but he’d worry too much about me if I went alone, so I guess he’ll have to come with 🙂

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      Isn’t an AMAZING feeling??? What a high I get from it. And it makes me SO proud of myself. Your hubby TOTALLY needs to come with you. I think once he gets there he’ll catch the travel bug.

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  25. Alex

    Beautiful photos! Isn’t it amazing what you can capture when you just take the time to explore? I love traveling with different groups… Mark, my family, my girlfriends. Traveling solo for a long period of time is just not something I have mastered yet though. I think my introvert instincts would take over and I would forgot to talk to another human the entire time!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      Now that I’ve gotten into photography I’m all about taking strolls alone so that I can truly take in my surroundings. It’s amazing the details you can miss if you don’t take your time!!! Mark seems like an AWESOME travel partner.

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  28. Kyle

    Haha, I’m not surprised that you opted to explore while the Argie went for siesta time! Classic Andi-Lucas dynamic…he chills and you’re all energy all the time. That’s why you guys are so good for each other!

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  30. Kieu ~ GQ trippin

    oOo Easter Island. Always wanted to visit. I think I’m good solo for short term travel. I enjoy exploring on my own, but now 3 months into our long-term travel, I appreciate having someone to share every moment. I think I’d be quite lonely otherwise. We’ve talked about taking day trips apart, and I like the idea but truth is, I enjoy the adventures as a couple. Can’t just be anyone though. Lucky for me, we share the same likes and dislikes, food and traveling ways. 🙂

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    1. Andi Perullo Post author

      You are VERY lucky to have found the perfect travel partner, but I think day trips apart might be fun? Think about all of the interesting stories you would have to tell each other at the end of the day? GO TO EASTER ISLAND!!! It will change your life.

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  33. Anji

    These photographs are beautiful! The experience of travel does depend on who is accompanying you, but at the end, if you make it incredible it will be incredible! 🙂

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  37. Francy R

    Wow!! I love your shots but these ones are superb! Taking pictures is the best way to remember about your travel and to make other people dream! Thanks

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  39. Christine

    Wow, amazing pink sunset!

    My very first trip alone was in 2007. I went to Europe for two weeks and loved it! It really changed me and knowing that I can do things on my own.

    But now, I like going on trips with friends and my bf.

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  42. Andi

    I like traveling with my hubby because we both appreciate many of the same things and it is fun to do them together. But I also like my alone trips because I am an introvert and I can do things that 100% please me, even if it means sitting in a cafe for hours and hours just people watching!

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  48. Blackswan

    Thanks for dropping by Luxury Haven! Nice blog you’ve got here & what a joyous event! Love these beautiful shots 🙂 Would love to have u follow me & looking fwd to see more of your comments! Have a wonderful weekend & a blissful marriage!

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