It would probably take me some convincing too to go on such a trip. I would have same questions like you: What if I don't like them? What if they don't like me? And so on..

I'm glad that you decided to go there and that you found good friends. Well, you don't need to see each other often to remain good friends. Did you such trips afterwards as well? Or was it the first and the last time for you?

Your gifs are great! I never though about making something like this :) It makes the photos look even more interesting!

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us!

It was a pleasure to read your post. Have a lovely day!