We met on a camping trip in George, WA. As fate would have it, our campsites were adjacent to each other and it was love at first sight. We hit it off immediately and remained in touch after we both departed The Gorge. Despite the long distance, different countries, and multiple time zone differences, it wasn't long before we knew we were meant to be together. Matt trekked up to Vancouver in September for Melissa's birthday, and our couple camped and explored Tofino on Vancouver Island. A month later Melissa would venture to the deep south for the first time. And now here we are today living in British Columbia embarking on this beautiful journey together.

Melissa made her maiden voyage to the deep south in last October. After taking in a few of the sites in Vicksburg, MS, Matt pulled into a MS River overlook and descended to one knee. She said Yes! Our couple celebrated that evening with the Different families, and watched the Bulldogs of MSU defeat the Tigers of Auburn in intercollegiate football.