"This will be the first time I have ever been out of the United States. Please pray for me!"
Don't be worry, we are almost civilized ;)
I hope you will enjoy your trip to our part of world.
I'm looking forward to being in Poland. I've just heard so many stories about the pickpockets, etc. that it is a little frightening to even think about it. I believe we will be safe, but I have definitely taken to being more alert to everything around me. (and not getting distracted!)
Were you able to see Pope Benedcit XVI when he visited Poland? Missed him by 16 days -- drats!