I didn't find them too sweet but just very heavy. There was also a lot of filling. I could have a bit less but I understood that this is how people like it :)

I'm glad that the preparations are going well. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that and I hope it really will be just the two. You should maybe start posting about your progress. I'm sure that many Americans would appreciate to know how it is to plan such a big trip in the US :)