OUR STORY
They Started a Blaze
from One Tiny Spark…
Sarah and Rodrigo met through music and mutual friends. The love and connection of Jam Cruise and Phish Mexico brought these two beautiful souls together, and our worlds would never be the same. The magnetic attraction was clear since 2017, but it was 2 years later when the cosmic force between these two took form. It was July 2019 when Rodrigo had a birthday trip planned for the Peach Fest, a music festival in Sarah’s home state of Pennsylvania. Rodrigo called Sarah and invited her to join because his friends have space at their BNB. She was excited and a little surprised to hear from him; confirmation pending. It wasn’t until Thursday night that Sarah gave the green light that she would come to the Fest, but just for Saturday. Mission accomplished. Almost… Saturday comes, Sarah with her friends and Rodrigo with his. They meet up at the end of the night at the BNB, enjoy a drink and some laughs, everyone goes to bed. The next day, all are waking up and Sarah’s friends have already gone - Rodrigo sees an opportunity. “Sa’dah, you cannot go. We have not even daanced to a single song.” Hmm, she considers for 1/2 a second. “Ok I’ll stay!” The two soon-to-be lovebirds go to the Festival, they talk, laugh, cry, share stories, dance.. as the sun starts to go down, it’s clear some magic is brewing in the air. The two sit with friends on the lawn, getting ready for Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead to play, and Rodrigo positions himself behind Sarah, putting her between his knees. He gives a gentle squeeze - she doesn’t flinch! Game. On. Shortly thereafter the music kicks on, the dancing begins, and the flirting is without a doubt in action. Rodrigo and Sarah kiss for the first time, a kiss that felt so natural and right and electric. The flame had been sparked..
After the music ended and the two said their good byes with promise to see each other again in 1 month at Phish in Colorado, where Rodrigo was living. The stage had been set. Cue the music, the lights, the electricity! Surf & Turf Love was just being born
Why “Surf & Turf”?
The “Turf to his Surf”. The “Cutest Crab She Ever Saw".”
What does it all mean??
Surf & Team, the couple nickname to Sarah and Rodrigo, came to be on Jam Cruise 18. Jam Cruise is a magical, musical adventure at sea, with live tunes all day and night, plus costumed theme nights! These two love a good theme, and when the opportunity comes to dress up, Rodrigo and Sarah will always bring their A-Game. This particular theme was “Toon Night,” and Sarah, being an avid Disney fan, was jazzed to dress in group costume as Moana. Rodrigo chose the sparkly and purple-y crab, Tomatoa (aka Shiny), and Sarah was Hei Hei. One morning whilst cuddling under Rodrigo’s tortilla printed blanket, the cutest crab she ever saw says, “Look beb, we are a surf & turf burrito.” Crab and Chicken. Sea and Land. The surf gets his turf, and the turf her surf. The end. #surfandturflove #boom
So, What Happened Next?
How wonderful you asked!
The two of them kept a solid, committed relationship through long distance, creating a strong foundation based on truth love and understanding. The distance was not a thing and the universe allowed them to be together 24/7. It felt good, natural both their brains couldn’t stop dreaming, creating , planning and doing. Then the ultimate CURVEBALL, quarantine. Travel was starting to be banned, and immediately Sarah hopped a plane to essentially move in with Rodrigo and his Vail room mates. This is when the closeness of their relationship really started to take form. The two supported each other, laughed during tough times, ate good, nourished each other, and made the best of a really tricky time for our world.
After 2 months in Vail it was time to go back to Sarah’s place in Ardmore, PA. Sarah was moving to Colorado! And these two needed to get her things. The pair took advantage of the situation, as they always do, and were able to spend some time at Sarah’s family beach house in Sea Isle, saw friends and family, and gave a socially distant east coast farewell. In June of 2020, Sarah and Rodrigo began the next steps of the most epic journey of their lives; their life, together. From an 8 week California road trip, to the purchase of their Evergreen, CO mountain home. From traveling around the world for music, exploration, family and beyond, to nesting at home and bringing to their lives the most wonderful little furry creature, Axl Rose. Sarah and Rodrigo’s life together vibrates with love and with light. These two skywalkers live, work, play, adventure and love best when together. And now, a marriage!
