News from Lushoto Tanzania

Hey Everyone

Just thought I would spread some great news, as of the 29th of July Krystal and I are now engaged.

I myself have been planning this for over a year, but thought what a great way to get engaged then in Africa towards the end of the trip. This way if Krystal could stand to be with me after 7 months of being glued to the hip then I would know that nothing could ever stand in our way.

The plan was to initially propose at the top of Kilimanjaro, there were also thoughts of proposing at the finish line at Comrades but as a friend advised me. After 89km of torturous punishment you might not always see the best in the other person. So the plan was Kili and after 4 grueling days of treking I was feeling like a million bucks. This was met with devastation as the night of the final trek to the top I was a mere 40mins from proposing when and with no indication my eyes rolled into the back of my head as I sloped to the ground. I tried to continue but after another 5mins of hiking I was forced to return to the base camp.

Just a few days later we arrived in Lushoto and got a beautiful large cabin room with a fire place. We actually planned on a run but fell asleep and when we awoke through my nervousness and studdering I managed to get the words out to marry me.

I've never been happier in my life.