you sounded like me 10 yrs ago.. but without Dad. My boys were 3 and 6 yrs old when we started and now the 6 yrs old will soon take the wheels to keep that tradition or religion going.. hopefully even after I'm gone. From my experience, keep studying and learn as much as possible. Gather all the data you could, check up with local news and updates from all sources that you could find, especially before going. Get there, search and conquer, enjoy as much as you can on the surrounding that Mother Natures gives. For sure you will never wanna leave and would always want to come back. Every time is an adventure to never forget and every time it's ever so changing, just as the weather there. Good luck, your on a good start.