[ Horse vs Australian Holiday ]

In 1988, I turned 18 and inherited a bit of money, $6000. My mother made it very clear that I was to spend it on something meaningful. “Spend it on something that will impact your life”.

Even though I grew up in Calgary and was (am) a city girl; somehow, I fancied myself in the horsey-set, via horse camp and riding lessons.  Capital outlay for a horse (then) was about $6000.

1988 was also high school graduation. A 6-week summer student trip beckoned, for $6000. A (chaperoned) drive up the east coast of Australia, for fifteen 18-year-old Calgarians. Meaningful! Impactful!

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