My friends and I took a weekend trip back to where we grew up. Now, we swear by doing it every year.
Me and my friends from high school took a weekend trip to where we grew up. Now, making plans to explore our hometown as adults is a yearly tradition.
The author and her high school friends have turned a weekend getaway to their hometown into a yearly tradition. Alexa Mellardo revealed that the trip brought their friendship to a new level of closeness. Despite living in different states, the friends found it difficult to let go of precious years without spending time together.
The annual trip to Fairfield, Connecticut revisits their favorite spots, such as their go-to pizza joint, beloved café, and beach bar. The group enjoyed classic activities like eating pizza, drinking rosé, playing darts, and dancing to 90s music. The author emphasized how valuable in-person catch-ups are, even when supplemented by texts and calls. The success of the first trip led to a promise to continue the tradition every year.
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