The origins of us

A late summer night, friends, music and joy, it only took a shy look and a colourful laugh from the blonde girl who was to become the women of my life. 

Her green, mesmerising eyes, her captivating smile and vibrant energy have quickly absorbed my full attention. 

None of us expected the surprise we discovered that night in each other's eyes and before realising, we were fully immersed in our love story. That day marked a new beginning in our lives and the first chapter of our story.

by Vladimir

The story of our engagement is one of the most beautiful moments of my life. 

It has always been my dream to walk the Camino pilgrimage in Spain. After one month spent walking more than 800km by myself, Vladimir joined me in Santiago de Compostela and together we have continued walking the extra 100 km to Finesterre - a place considered by the old pilgrims to be the end of the world. 

On our last day and after one month and a half spent walking more than 900km, we have finally reached the Lighthouse of Finesterre built on a cliff facing the Atlantic Ocean. Vladimir asked me if I still had a stone to throw away, a symbolical gesture on the Camino when reaching a landmark. 

I gave him the stone which I still had with me from back home - he took it, threw it away and returned telling me that he also brought a stone from home but which he does not wish to throw away. Instead, he kneeled and asked me to marry him and if I will accept to continue our journey together beyond the end of the world. Of course I sad YES to the most beautiful and meaningful proposal which opened a new chapter of our life story.

by Larissa

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