| Photos from our Romantic Getaway to Ginack (aka Paradise) Island |
| Here's the boat we came in. The crew are unloading all the food and water we will use over the next 2 days as well - the island is so remote that everything comes in by sea! As you can see, there is a bit of chop, and we were pretty wet by the time we arrived! |
| Welcome to Paradise Island! Here is the camp lounge where meals are served, and a few thatched beach umbrellas for the guests, looking out over the beach. |
| Here's Kate on the lovely beach we have all to ourselves, just moments before I pop the big question! Apparently she's totally unaware of what's coming next... |
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| Here is our sleeping hut - modeled on local construction methods, although we did have a tiled floor. The birds like to eat the insects right out of the thatch, so we were in close communion with nature this weekend. The only lights are Kerosene lamps, so we got lots of sleep this weekend! |
| You all know what happened next (read story if you don't). Some time later (after we had both calmed down a bit!) we took this picture showing our new relationship. |
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| Kate gets used to the new look and feel of things... For those who must know such things, the ring was given by Ben's great-great grandfather to his great-great-grandmother in 1870! One hundred and thirty-two years later, it shines as brightly for us as it did for my forebears, as a testament to our enduring love for one another. |
| Well, it's time to say goodbye to secluded Ginack and to so many happy memories. But the real adventure is just beginning! Stay tuned for more details... |
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