Thanks for all your kind messages. I haven't been sat on, I just haven't been checking the forum: I've been trying to go to work and recover from jet lag at the same time.
I had a wonderful time, and she is a lovely as I thought I've got mixed feelings about the country... it's such a mixture. Anyway, I'm now trying to save up for another visit. I think it's good advice to go out as soon as you can.