Our love story has been an adventure filled with laughter, travel, and a whole lot of heart. We met later in life, when our individual journeys had already taken us on many exciting paths. Now, our shared passion for exploring new destinations around the world or embarking on spontaneous road trips, laughing together, spending time with our loved ones, and being in service of others has brought us together in the most wonderful way. Our careers have been an important part of our journey. Emil is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in fertility and women's health and Marielle is a clinical social worker at UCSF and therapist in private practice. We cherish the moments we spend cheering on our favorite sports teams and savoring cozy evenings at home in Oakland. And joining us on every adventure are our two companions: Oba and Nami, who always manage to steal the spotlight (and a treat or two).