The moment I knew: ‘Sheltering under his lavender umbrella felt like pure stardust’

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Source: theguardian.com
The moment I knew: ‘Sheltering under his lavender umbrella felt like pure stardust’

After meeting while hiking the Inca trail, Jenny and Jarod’s chemistry was extraordinary

In 2011 I was in my mid-30s and had just arrived home in Kent after spending two years working and travelling abroad. I had a new teaching contract coming up in the Middle East, but there were delays with the construction of the school and I found myself with three months to spare. I decided to go and hike the Inca trail.

I booked with a tour provider and on the second night, as we all got to know each other, this tall, handsome Aussie with a huge smile caught my eye. Once we hit the road, my attraction to Jarod quickly grew and it didn’t take too long – or too many beers at altitude – before we shared our first kiss.

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