Their love story began at the Hotel Christine in Landstuhl, Germany. Christi was living there for a few months while she worked at a nearby military base. Enrique was in town for a routine trip to the same base. One fateful wintry night, they both converged on the hotel’s restaurant--the Cockpit Lounge. Christi was finishing up dinner when Enrique and his crew walked in for some post-dinner refreshments. With a little luck, and a smooth introduction from one of his friends, Christi and Enrique started a conversation about wine and politics. She thought he was cute, smart, and had a laid back New England vibe. He was cautious and thought she might be a Russian spy. Eventually, they exchanged numbers, and decided to go for a hike the next day. As they talked during their first date, they both realized they had met someone special!