Start off the week listening to recommendations from the locals. Find out what they do for fun, not what they think you should do for fun. It's time to experience a place for how it really is, not for how people want you to see it. You'll learn things you never could have any other way about the place and about yourself. Nothing is simple, so prepare yourself for a lot of negotiation with a traveling companion. It's a team effort and that requires teamwork. Have a nice celebration at the end of the week. It's a great chance to share your thoughts on the journey.