From the trips you've already taken together and the ones you have planned, I'm guessing that this lady is someone that you feel is worth the time investment. So here's how I see things.

She's not ready, but the fire is lit. You can't go on the trip of a lifetime and leave her behind, because now it's become her dream too.

Also, let me remind you of what Tom said, "According to one of the doctors, another hour and I would have been dead." As in "DEAD". I don't know about you, but dragging a corpse around would really spoil the rest of my trip and simply doesn't go with the UL nature of this forum. wink Come to think of it, it probably wouldn't help your relationship that much either.

If the tickets aren't already bought, can't you dream just one more year to give her time to get ready?

I hope this helps, it was intended to.

Best of Luck,

Rob