Thankyou all for such great messages, I must say that its great to know that so many of you are in the same boat. It has really settled my mind to know that with research, research & more research it is possible & we arent totally mad.....

We worked out that the trip could have ended up costing us at least £8000 ,probably alot more (My husband is self employed he would have lost a months salary too)

Im wondering what we do now...? I suppose we start the Visa process, but where to start? Wow....that will really start the ball rolling! ( Nervous & Excited about that prospect)!

Kind Regards, Kelly.