I'm Jer. Yeah, after this specific date changed to 'definite', we decided to go for it after contemplating various dates. I'm also from the States (cali) and we're looking forward to this trip!
I'm from PA. I am still waiting for my Great Britain trip to turn to a definite. This is like the third time I have had to make changes. Are you doing any other tours or have you contikied before?
This is our time doing contiki and the first time in Europe as a matter of fact. I have friends who's done it and have received positive feedback from them especially first timers.