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In Love at Lovers' Leap - My Honeymoon(1987)

by Tania Hernandez
(Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

Honeymooners

Honeymooners

Photo Contest Entry #09 -In Love at Lovers' Leap - My Honeymoon(1987)

This photo was taken in December 1987 of my husband Andrew and me, honeymooning in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, at the iconic Lovers' Leap.

As "yardies", there was no where else that we would rather be at this time in our life, as we leapt to the calling of being lovers, and making the solemn oath in matrimony -" till death do us part."

Almost twenty-nine years later, I look back at this photo with exhilaration and recapture how in love we were, and still are - at a place where legend has it that two slaves who were in love jumped to their death, rather than be held in captivity for the rest of their lives.

Although we didn't plunge to our death, we fell in love, and stood at the edge of a steep cliff, overlooking Cutlass Bay, symbolizing the risk we would take to make two lives one, even till death.

You can see from the photo how coy I appeared, but hanging on to my man for dear life! We are truly friends and soul mates even till this day, although we have had challenges, which made us even more committed to each other.

The scenery is captivating! Looking south-west from Lovers' Leap, you can see the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay, as reliving the legend and true story of lovers, who have given their lives to Love sweet Love! Cupid's arrow hit me in the heart in the name of love!

I thank God that I can recapture this special moment in my life, at a very special place, where love endures.



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Oct 08, 2019
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Congratulations!
by: Anonymous

I wish you many more wonderful years together.

Jan 14, 2017
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Thanks!
by: Tania

I appreciate all your lovely comments, blessings and well-wishes. Thank you! <3

Jan 13, 2017
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Congratulations
by: Anonymous

Congratulations

Jan 10, 2017
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God bless
by: Geraldine

I pray God continues to bless your marriage, it's an inspiration! x

Jan 09, 2017
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The well deserved
by: Gina B

Andrew and Tania are a beautiful couple who deserves to win. These are 2 good people who has sacrificed so much in helping others. It's time they are awarded for all the good they have done. They deserve to win this trip.

Jan 08, 2017
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Beautiful!!
by: Sharyn Firer

Beautiful!!

Jan 08, 2017
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BACK TO JAMAICA FOR THESE 2!!!
by: Craig LM

Loved this story!! Very much deserving of that trip down memory lane and down to jamaica!! :) Hope they win!!

Jan 05, 2017
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Lovers leap is the place where magic is made!
by: Lorie

Please please pretty please give them top prize and let them return to lovers leap to enjoy the magic all over again 30 years later !!!!!!

Jan 05, 2017
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Lovers Leap
by: Anonymous

They deserve to win this thing... Go team Lover's Leap

Dec 03, 2016
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Lover's Leap Forever
by: Ivonne Henri

What great memories and what a beautiful time to plan a return trip to where it happened. Awesome scenery and the beauty of the St. Elizabeth area of Jamaica. Thanks for sharing๐Ÿ˜Š

Nov 22, 2016
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Lovers' Leap
by: Diane

Their love still lasts. They took a leap of faith. It has led to a full life.
Congrats young lovers!

Nov 22, 2016
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Love is on the Seas
by: Ron K

How romantic. Gawd bless!

Nov 22, 2016
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Love the pic and the 80's look!
by: Mike B

Love it

Nov 21, 2016
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Love
by: Stephany

Glad to hear the story of where your love for each other began - thank you for being a role model for what a successful marriage looks like.

Nov 20, 2016
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Blessings Flowing
by: Anonymous

Rated 5 thumbs up, Yardies

Nov 19, 2016
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loved it!
by: Nicholas Mayne

Great story that captures the times!

Nov 19, 2016
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Beautiful couple
by: Raj

You guys are beautiful - both inside and out!
Every blessing from above be yours!

Nov 18, 2016
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Lovely
by: Liz

Lovely!

Nov 18, 2016
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In love at Lovers' Leap - My Honeymoon (1987)
by: Anonymous

Looking at the picture and reading these fine words just take me back to Jamaica right now.

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Lovers Leap
by: Judy Bennett

Tania and your hubby ...nuff love Lovers Leap

Nov 17, 2016
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In Love at Lovers' Leap - My Honeymoon(1987)
by: Barry

Amazing picture and a story of amazing Love.

Nov 16, 2016
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Loved it.
by: Oliver

Very nice indeed.

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Special Couple in a Special Place
by: Karlene Cousins

There is something special about falling in love in and with Jamaica.

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Young Lovers
by: Jacqueline

What a great story of young love.

Nov 15, 2016
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what a lovely honeymoon spot
by: David

Wonderful memories captured forever.

Nov 14, 2016
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Lovely picture
by: Anonymous

Lovely picture๐Ÿ˜Š

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Love
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I love the Love in this pic!

Nov 14, 2016
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Life long love
by: Peter R

Inspiring story!

Nov 14, 2016
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Such a beautiful backdrop for a couple in love
by: Mitch

Such a beautiful backdrop for a couple in love, the beauty of the story and the setting are very nice and reminicient of the quote "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides" -- David Viscott. Thank you for sharing!

Nov 13, 2016
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So lovely
by: Anonymous

Loved it!

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LOVE
by: Anonymous

Such an amazing emotion love is. You both are glowing in that beautiful backdrop.

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Love
by: Keana

So great to see such everlasting โค๏ธ

Nov 12, 2016
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Honeymoon
by: Marva

Love this!!

Nov 12, 2016
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Breathtaking!
by: Teresa

What a beautiful picture that captures such a special moment in your lives.

Nov 12, 2016
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Faith and Love
by: Preeteela

Knowing how long you two have been together, sharing some special moments from the beginning of your love story in this paradise feels like a privilege to peek in on.

Nov 11, 2016
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Honeymoon
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Love it!

Nov 11, 2016
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Love conquers all
by: David

Never leave that cliff...

Nov 11, 2016
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When Cupid Gets It All Right!
by: Natasha

That iconic spot my sister and bro-in-law are standing in front of 29 years ago is symbolic of their shared love: strong, enduring and unending X

Nov 11, 2016
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Blessed union!
by: Sanet

Beautiful, young love BLESSED by God!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Blessed union!
by: Anonymous

Beautiful young love blessed by God!

Nov 10, 2016
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God blessed couple
by: Anonymous

A beautiful story of a beautiful couple. May God continue to bless you both. All my love.
See you soon in Ja!
Margaret

Nov 10, 2016
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Wish I was there too (?)
by: Nick

Haha great picture~~

Nov 10, 2016
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Big heart
by: Mesbah

Tania๐Ÿ’–

Nov 10, 2016
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Beautiful
by: Onyi

Lovely story ........ Beautiful

Nov 10, 2016
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Very much in love
by: Lisa

I do remember you as the excited and beautiful bride Tania. You were definitely in love and this essay says it all! You guys have weathered the storm - congrats!

Nov 09, 2016
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Awesome
by: Anonymous

Love-Ly View

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Love endures forever
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Refreshing

Nov 08, 2016
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Love it
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Love it!

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Love conquers all
by: Tee

What a beautiful couple, then and now!

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life is beautiful
by: Carol

Such a beautiful view and an even more beautiful couple .

Nov 08, 2016
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Beautiful
by: Anonymous

Blessings to an amazing couple!!

Love your cousin Lisa!


Nov 08, 2016
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Perfect
by: Anonymous

Love it!
The picture, the story, the view. I hope will all my heart that Tania and Andrew win this contest and return to this same spot almost thirty years later.

Nov 08, 2016
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Beautiful couple
by: Sharon

Beautiful couple, beautiful scenery, interesting story.

Nov 07, 2016
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Just the two of us.
by: Dionne

"Love on the horizon."

May the hood LORD continue to bless and keep you both.

Loved it.

Nov 07, 2016
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In love at Lovers' Leap- my Honeymoon (1987)
by: kelley Culley

So glad the two of you took the plunge (marriage)

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Beautiful
by: Angela L

You guys look so cute!!The background is stunning

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awesome
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Love it

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Lovely couple
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So adorable!

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Beautiful pic
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Love the pic!

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Love<3
by: Anonymous

Simply beautiful <3

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here's to the beauty of youth,love, & nature
by: Anonymous

What a wonderful memory for 2 beautiful people.

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Love is in the air.
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Beatiful couple

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Wow!
by: Lorie

What a view of an amazing land and an amazing couple. Both are still just as amazing today!!

Nov 06, 2016
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Wow!
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amazing story :)

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True Love
by: Anonymous

This is so precious!

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beautiful
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what a view

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Amazing!
by: Anonymous

Such a great story!!!

Anita R

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In Love at Lovers Leap- My Honeymoon(1987)
by: Anonymous

So Great .Lovey Marriage and wonderful couple. I have pics when we did the Mobay Regatta..

Nov 06, 2016
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Love!
by: Anonymous

Wonderful beginning to a beautiful journey together โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜˜ A, P n' M

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Forever
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I know you will be together forever!

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In love at lovers leap My honeymoon
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Loved it

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Lovers leap comment
by: Anonymous

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Perfect pose for a perfect couple-these Love birds are true blue!

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beautiful
by: Anonymous

gorgeous!

Nov 05, 2016
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JA bound
by: Lil sis

Bring me with you! Great article Sis!

Nov 05, 2016
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Lovely
by: Anonymous

Lovly

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Lovly
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Lovly

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Lover's leap
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Love it

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Love
by: Lorne

Great picture of two great people!

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Tanya's Honeymoon
by: Anonymous

Nice TB photo Tanya!! Beautiful memories!! Hope you both get an oppertunity to go back at some point.

Nov 05, 2016
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True Commitment
by: Dona Morales

Tania and Andrew are truly deserving of this trip. It is obvious they continue to honor and respect the vows they took almost twenty nine years ago. The love and support they have afforded their children and extended family members is commendable. Their commitment to making a difference to all they meet, wherever they may be, is exemplary! Their devotion to God makes their family unit very strong. I can't think of a more deserving couple to win a trip back home to the land they love, respect
and represent publicly . Tania is the young Miss Lou overseas!

Nov 05, 2016
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Lovely!
by: Helen

Beautiful story, love you guys!

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Very doeci
by: Anonymous

Very special

Nov 04, 2016
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Young Love <3
by: Anonymous

Beautiful & Blessed !

Nov 04, 2016
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Great couple
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Beautiful story.

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Wonderful
by: Joan Crooks

Such a beautiful story

Nov 04, 2016
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They deserve to win!
by: Ewa

Two of the most amazing parents I know! So hard working and devoted to their family, they deserve to win!

Nov 04, 2016
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In love at Lover's Leap my honeymoon(1987)
by: Michele P.

Beautiful story...i sincerely hope you two win the trip to Jamaica...
Good luck and all the best..hugs๐Ÿ˜Š

Nov 04, 2016
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Beautifully written!
by: Tianna

My parents deserve so much to go back to Jamaica!

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Breathtaking view
by: Lizzy

Nice, and with such a rich and colourful history. I hope you win.

Nov 04, 2016
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Beautiful Couple
by: Kim Brinson

I can't think of a more deserving couple to win!!

Nov 04, 2016
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The deserved winners
by: Gina Bryan

Wonderful couple who deserves to win!

Nov 04, 2016
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Beautiful!!
by: Sharyn Firer

Wonderful couple, deserve to win :)



Nov 04, 2016
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Lovely couple
by: Anonymous

This is a God bless couple,definitely a role model for marriage,they are so in lovr,and love their country,Jamaica

Nov 04, 2016
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Celebrating 20 years
by: Anonymous

What a way to celebrate 20 years then to go back to your honeymoon destination. Good luck to the happy couple and happy anniversary.

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Romance!
by: Tijan

Can I go with you guys?

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No problem Man!
by: Jaliyl

Your time to shine!

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The years go by soo fast!
by: Howard

Wonderful couple! Happy to know you both!

Nov 04, 2016
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Great story
by: Luke Hernandez

Coolio

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Beautiful
by: Anonymous

Such a wonderful couple.

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LOVE BIRDS
by: Lisa

The honeymoon never ended between you two and never will! ๐Ÿ’–
Enjoy your trip to Jamaica :)

Nov 04, 2016
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So cute x
by: Geraldine

What a beautiful picture of you two, such a blessing to have met you!! X

Nov 04, 2016
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Love birds
by: Anonymous

Your love is so refreshing!

Nov 04, 2016
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The beauty of love
by: Ada

Beautiful photo and lovely couple!!!

Nov 04, 2016
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Two lovebirds
by: Anonymous

You two are such a sweet couple. Love your honeymoon picture and love you too!

Nov 04, 2016
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In love at Lovers' Leap
by: Daliah Mattis

Beautiful love story.You guys are a fine example of God's love. Wish you many more years of love and prosperity!!!

Nov 04, 2016
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Perfect Love
by: Tiffanni

I think I will have to continue this tradition mom... that is so sweet!!! You and dad look BAWD

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vote please
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Excellent read

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You should win
by: Tabetha

5 for the win

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Love the picture
by: MavisAnonymous

What a wonderful place to have spent your honeymoon. Beautiful picture of two beautiful people.

Nov 04, 2016
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Precious Memories
by: Joan Folkes

There is nothing like precious memories, so irreplaceable. Best wishes to you and Andrew Tanya my friend. God Bless.

Nov 04, 2016
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Lovely photo of my island home
by: Elizabeth

Lovers Leap - a beautiful romantic getaway. Here's to Tanya and Andrew. I hope they will win the prize.

Nov 03, 2016
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In love at Lover's Leap
by: Anne

Please let the Hernandez relive the legend and true story of lovers, who have given their lives to Love sweet Love!

After all, home is where the heart is.

Nov 03, 2016
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Beautiful couple
by: Alison Douglas

You certainly do look coy and I have seen that in recent pictures. Enjoy Your Vacation in Jamaica

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Stunning!!
by: Anonymous

Beautiful couple and stunning photo!

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One Love
by: Juliet

True love, standing the test of time!

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Beautiful!
by: Margaret Pinnock

Ahhh! the memories!

Nov 03, 2016
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<3
by: Sophie

Beautiful photo!

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Perfect
by: Anonymous

Amazing, hope you guys win!

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Essay
by: ARLENE

I hope this essay wins

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In Love at Lover's Leap - My Honeymoon (1987)
by: Charisse Kong

Awesome couple...

Nov 03, 2016
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Beautiful
by: Caroline Parker

Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing such a lovely memory

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Leap of Faith
by: Fancination

You are truly an inspiring couple and deserve every happiness. One love!

Nov 03, 2016
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Lovely, lovers!
by: Dianne Rooker

Ron and I love you Andrew and Tania. You look wonderful and we are glad you made your marriage leap on that special day.

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Great leap of love
by: FB Peep

Beautiful memory! Outstanding view.

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Incredible
by: Jacelyn Bryan

You guys have always been my inspiration! Love you !

Nov 03, 2016
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Encouraging title
by: MC

this was a really encouraging story explaining the picture especially on their honeymoon. It looks really calming in the back ground to make you want to be there with this water and scenery.

I think Tania's entry is awesome and she should win the trip.

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Perfect couple
by: CM

Exceptional couple

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A celebration of true love
by: Anonymous

It's heart warming story of true love and the blessings of a marriage covenant.

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Vote
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I vote for this essay to win all the best .

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My Honeymoon
by: Anonymous

Love the beautiful scenery

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