Slight Change of Situation

On our last day in El Calafate before turning north for the long trip to Buenos Aires we went horseriding for the last time on Cerro Frias. The mountain is about 30min outside El Calafate surrrounded by beautiful countryside with the snow capped peaks of the Andes in the distance. The horseride was wonderful, even as the temperature plummeted the higher we got. From the farmhouse we climbed steadly up a ragged path scaring large Patagonian hares from under their bushes along the way. The hares where huge, some the size of decent sized dogs. After climbing for about an hour we traversed along the side of the mountain until we turned the corner and got stunning views of the Andes bathed in a brilliant red from the remaining sunlight. As daylight started to fade we began the descent down towards the farmhouse again and what would be a fantastic barbeque dinner and wine. After dismounting from the horses I managed to get Leighanne to come down the fenceline to take a picture with the mountains in the background. At this point I turned to Leighanne and spoke some private words then asked her 'if she would marry me'. She obliged with the correct answer and after savouring the moment we went inside to celebrate our engagement. So for the last few weeks of our trip we have been celebrating as well as dogging the many wedding questions that have come our way from family and friends. However, we would like to thank everyone who has sent heartfelt emails and cards wishing us all the best. Hopefully we will soon have answers to all those questions.