I like your post (and your dream sounds nice too). I would love to walk for hours without the anxiety of returning to reality. Although biking is also a nice group activity. Recently, I had a Déjà vu experience where I was reminded of a nice dream I once had. It's been a few months since I've woken up to one of my dreamlands. Hopefully after the holidays (and adjusting to my new sleep pattern), my dreams will return to me

PS Sorry to hear about your friend, other than that you were united in your dream.