JohnJohn,
I wish you a nice trip over there.
For sure, whatever would happen, you'll come back with experience.
First, a new country where you're never gone before
Second, a lady who you seem to be very "well" with. May your story be the same as most of the guys here.
For sure, you will find here many advices and comments, i think that if that forum is born, it is really to help and to share many things... as the brotherhood
You may have created a blog, if so, we could follow your story over there, too,
Just one thing : read carefully the thread about the 24H's rule, it is REALLY IMPORTANT