I too have learnt a lot about myself travelling with my sister more recently... and for me, it is totally different if you are the event organiser or the 'guest'. I found that I need to allow time and space for me to be alone (silence, outdoor walking and sitting noticing) so that I can stay open to awe and adventure. Let's call it self-care. We both discovered that we love wandering aimlessly in places like museums and parks / the outdoors :)
I like that framework: organiser or guest! And there is something to be said for alone time within a group trip. The very last day in London I didn't go on the 'power walk' but instead took myself off to The Design Museum (you would've loved it!) and also had a very satisfying solo lunch. Once we all met back up I was ready to engage and had a great time.
I too have learnt a lot about myself travelling with my sister more recently... and for me, it is totally different if you are the event organiser or the 'guest'. I found that I need to allow time and space for me to be alone (silence, outdoor walking and sitting noticing) so that I can stay open to awe and adventure. Let's call it self-care. We both discovered that we love wandering aimlessly in places like museums and parks / the outdoors :)
I like that framework: organiser or guest! And there is something to be said for alone time within a group trip. The very last day in London I didn't go on the 'power walk' but instead took myself off to The Design Museum (you would've loved it!) and also had a very satisfying solo lunch. Once we all met back up I was ready to engage and had a great time.