A year in the planning, my fiance, now wife, and I were taking a trip to Playa de Carmen for vacation. It was a long overdue respite for the both of us. We had a stressful year in our careers and our relationship was ripe for long-term commitment.
I’m sure you are thinking that proposing on the beach in a tropical wonderland would be romantic enough, but I was planning something even more spectacular. This would be a memory for a lifetime.
I devised a ruse one evening of buying into a resort treasure hunt. Having planted clues throughout the resort before hand made for expectant fun and surprise. Each clue leading to the next wrapped in fichus leaves.
It took a while to get her into the game. She was worried about our dinner reservations and it was getting late. As we found each clue she finally began to get into the spirit as she thought we actually had a chance to win the game. She was practically running to the next clue after we found one.
At one point she sees another couple with a flier in hand appearing that they were looking for clues too. Perfect, the competition was on as my fiance is very competitive. Soon we were next to the last clue leading us to the beach.
Our next clue was leading us to the beach where I had buried the ring in a heart shaped box. I was very diligent in making sure I was not observed hiding it. It would be just my luck for someone to dig it up and take it. It was marked by a small plant.
We approached the beach my heart began to boom in my chest. The game had made me totally forget that I was about to propose to my girlfriend. The second to last clue had told us to look for a small plant on the beach in front of the bar area. We were in the dusk now and it was really hard to see. I kept leading her in the right direction even though she thought it was the other way.
I yelled for her to come quick as I thought I saw what the clue described. I ran to it and lifted the plant. I told her to dig a little and she did. She uncovered the box and opened it. I dropped to one knee and as she gazed in wonder at the beautiful ring inside I asked her to marry me. She was totally fooled and began weeping, but through the tears she screamed YES! It was an adventurous and exciting proposal in every way.
