So I'm a week late here but… ummm.
Speaking as a less-than-hypersensitive German who's been almost there (she actually squealed "daddy hates Germans!" after we met / before we snogged) all I can say is don't judge unless you've been appointed to the bench, you know…

Why must an age difference mean a power imbalance? There's a gap in experience levels (insert D&D nerdism to own taste), but that's it. Follow the campsite rule, don't be a jerk, roll with it.
Wait. What kind of dog does she have?

Now that's some science, right there!