Tony.. I think you have done great things so far... Remember why you joined this forum and how far you have come since!!
A simple flight to the R.P is simply a doddle compared to all that!!
I think you are a top man.. Lots of other people would have given up long before you.. Show your Mrs that you are more than capable of getting you both a well deserved break to her homeland.
You know you can do it!!
Cheers.
Fred.