It sounds like you had a great time. It's so much more fun to ride with a group or another rider even, if your riding styles are similar.
I used to hate riding with my husband - I like a quiet walk down the rode, he likes putting miles behind him. He and my DIL have a ball riding together, they are both the same. My son is like me when he rides, quiet and peaceful, enjoying the countryside.
I like bit of everything. A nice quiet walk for a little, a nice canter, maybe a few obstacles, (depending on the horse) and I also enjoy semi-steep terrain now and again for the challenge of staying on. :-p