We were waiting to post on this until we were able to talk to our families… phones in Morocco were not so easy with our calling cards, so we waited til we got to Spain. That being done, I´m happy to share some big news…
Chris and I got engaged while we were in the Desert! Chris popped the question shortly after we arrived at the Berber camp on our first night in the Erg Chebbi. The picture above was taken about 3 minutes beforehand. We had just climbed up to the highest nearby dune to watch the beautiful sunset. Once the sun had set, we made our way down the dune and had tagine and mint tea prepared by our guide, Salim. Salim didn´t speak much English, and we didn´t bother to struggle en Français to tell him our happy news. We finished off a great day under a brilliant night sky in the Sahara. Until last night it was our secret and we are happy to share it with anyone who is interested! Feels more real now!
We have given zero thought to what/when/where, but we do know that we want to be around the people we love for the big day. No doubts that some kind of plan will be formed eventually but we are both happy to just enjoy this time and journey on in our big adventure.
Buenos Nochas for now!
Paula
Congrats on the BIG news. Nice and smooth Chris, wait until the poor womans in a desert, unsure if she’ll make it out alive, delirious from the lack of water and too much sun
Terry
April 19th, 2007
That rules you two! Hope the rest of your trip is as exciting! Congrats and thanks for sharing the news.
mottie
April 19th, 2007
That is wonderful news! Congratulations to both of you. So I guess this is a reasonably good indicator that the trip is going well?
Tim
April 19th, 2007
Congrats to both of you! I kinda figured this was going to happen. Hope the rest of the trip is a blast and hope I get to come to the wedding.
Ash
April 19th, 2007
Congrats you guys. I thought this would happen sometime during your trip.
skarb
April 19th, 2007
I KNEW this would happen. Congratulations!!! I’d like to thank Paula for being the special person that she is. You and Chris make such a beautiful couple. Have a safe and exciting trip. Hopefully, I’ll see you two in Japan or Cambodia…
Lot of love
Yumiko
April 19th, 2007
Congratulations!!!!
All the best to you both!
Nicole
April 19th, 2007
Just posted a congrats on Chris’ facebook too. We’re totally thrilled for you guys! Have fun celebrating and celebrating and celebrating!!
Bonnie
April 19th, 2007
Great news , Congratulations guys. I wish you all best.
Mo Lafta.
Mo Lafta
April 19th, 2007
Congratulations! Wishing you a long and happy life together.
Barb, Neil, Katie and Lauren
April 19th, 2007
congratulations! all the best.
bob
April 20th, 2007
Paula and Chris, That’s fantastic news. We’re so happy for you!!!
Wow, Spectacular pictures of the dessert - and the two of you in your berber gear. The engagement pic is a real keeper! Loving the blog.
Pat and Bernard
Pat Simon
April 20th, 2007
Wow
How romantic and exciting!
i am soooo thrilled for you both
Sibby
April 20th, 2007
Congratulations!!!! You are a great couple and Chris, top marks for the romance, proposing in the dessert!! Really happy for you both. Jo x
Jo
April 20th, 2007
Congratulations you guys!!! We’re so happy for you! Enjoy the rest of your time in Spain!
Lisa, Josh, Grace & Claire
April 20th, 2007
Congratulations Paula & Chris! How exciting, just one more reason you will never forget this amazing trip. Paula we miss you but I’m so glad we get to follow you around on this adventure. Congratulations again!
Rebekah
April 20th, 2007
Congratulations to both of you!! I’m really looking forward to meeting you one day, Paula! Chris is a super guy and has always been one of my favourites.
Also, I’ve forgot again exactly which day it’s on, but Happy Birthday Chris!!
Tracy ("The Doog")
April 20th, 2007
YAYYY!
Great news, congratulations!
Sarah
April 20th, 2007
Wooo nice work, you’ve set a high bar for the rest of us.
Thanks for the updates, nice to know what you guys are up to, and to live though you a little bit
Craig
April 21st, 2007
I am sooo happy for you guys!! Couldn’t you have picked a more special location Chris? Geez…..
I love you guys and wish you a trip (and marriage) filled with adventure and mystery.
Morgan
Morgan
April 21st, 2007
We already sent our congratulations via phone and e-mail but we better make it public. Paula and Chris its wonderful news we are really happy for you both.We have had three visits together and you make a super couple.
Best wishes for a long and happy life.
Mom and Dad Porter
Vida
April 21st, 2007
Congrat you guys, as you know I am thrilled! Paula, good thing you said yes or the rest of the year could’ve been a little awkward..ha ha! Love you and miss you.
Morag
April 21st, 2007
Congratulations to you both!!
Louise
April 23rd, 2007
WOW! Congratulations!! The proposal could have been a bit more romantic though, don’t you think? (kidding of course)!! Chris, I cannot WAIT to meet you. Lots of love, Jen xo
Jen
May 28th, 2007
Congratulations, Chris!
Mohamed
June 6th, 2007