Figured out!

Erith says:

Yesterday, we figured out where we were going and for how long.

Marcus says:

As Erith said, yesterday we started planning the amount of time in each place in order to book the tickets with as accurate dates as possible. What has become apparent is that we aren't really going to have much time to look around, particularly in Europe, where we'll only have 17 days. All the same, I think that the route looks pretty efficient - we'll certainly be getting the most out of the time we have. I've also been pretty generous about scheduling travel days, so, we may be able to recoup some days with late-afternoon or evening flights.

On one hand, I feel that 11 days in Canada might be excessive, but on the other hand if Erith follows the path of countless other Australian youth, she'll head back to Europe under her own steam in another decade or so. Canada is a place of exquisite beauty, but I think it's best experienced with one who is familiar with the lay of the land. Erith thought of something that she wants to do - go for a horse ride in the Rockies. I must admit, that sounds like a lot of fun to me as well, though my last ride reminded me that my horse-riding muscles are way out of shape...