Sahar

Shahdy and Sahar got engaged in one of the most romantic places Shahdy could think of...at the top of the Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  You see, Shahdy had been in Brazil for work, so when he was done - Sahar flew down and joined him for Carnival. Shahdy’s co-worker and friend, Gustavo, lives in Rio so we stayed with him and his wife Roberta. So after sightseeing and visiting spots like Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema Beach, street parades that come before Carnival, downtown Rio, the Botanical Gardens, and ACTUALLY being in the official Carnival Parade where we dressed up in ridiculous costumes...Sahar was figuring that the trip was pretty much done.   So the second to last day before we left, we went to the top of the Corcovado mountain where there is a huge statue of the Christ Redeemer statue (you know of the big white statue you see in movies). Anyway, it was a sunny and clear day (much to Shahdy and Gustavo’s relief) and the view was amazing. And it was there where Shahdy was able to find a private spot and he proposed and Sahar said yes. :) Gustavo and Roberta were able to take a photo of us at the very spot (that’s the one on our profile).   We then went to this amazing restaurant where this famous chef, Roberta Sudbrack, has opened. She used to be the chef to President of Brazil and we found out why very quickly. We had an amazing 10-course tasting meal that was so delicious. Everything from bruschetta, foie gras, pate, seared tuna salad, mushroom ravioli, quail, lamb, a flaky pear dessert and chocolates. So delicious! We are so thankful to Gustavo who recommended this great place.