Saturday, August 16, 2008

The Proposal - Waimoko Falls

On August 8th, 2008, Mike and Nancy drove the Hana Highway on the North Shore of Maui to Oheo Gulch and the Seven Waterfalls. Upon arriving at 2pm, they began their 2-mile hike up the mountain towards Waimoko Waterfall, a 400ft waterfall.

(The backpack actually goes on the other side)

After 1.2 Miles, we arrive at a beautiful bamboo forest



Finally after crossing a stream, we arrived at Waimoko Falls. It was a stunning sight and Nancy took a seat on a rock at the base of the waterfall. Mike had other plans and climbed up a grassy knoll and called for Nancy to come up. Nancy, being already comfortably sitting, refused to budge and took pictures of Mike instead.



On his final begging, Mike was able to convince Nancy to come up. Begrudgingly, she took her time climbing up while Mike secretly hid the video camera behind him on a rock.

On the Eastern Coast of Maui, at the foot of a 400 ft waterfall on August 8th, 2008, he began reading a poem "I Carry Your Heart" by e.e. cummings to her. Asking why he was being so mushy, Nancy stopped him from finishing. Then the following happens:






In Nancy's own words, "I came up the mountain as your girlfriend, and now I come down as your fiancee'!"
*Did you know the man getting married is Fiance and the woman is Fiancee?? Wiki that.

4 comments:

Adeline said...
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Adeline said...

Dear Nancy and Michael,

Brian and I LOVED watching the video of your engagement at the waterfall. Thanks for sharing with us! It was lovely to see the proposal and to be able to watch the moment you guys get engaged.

We pray for rich blessings upon your wedding preparation, wedding day, and your marriage! All the best to you guys.

Yay from both of us,
Adeline Allen

T.P. said...

OH Wow! That was such a great video! I am so glad you had a chance to hide that camera! Good job Mike! I can't wait for this wedding. Congratulation you two!

Jeannie said...

Good job capturing it on video! Hehe sneaky.

Question of the Month: Did you know already that Mike was going to propose to Nancy in Hawaii?