Read the text below. Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

A Travel Adventure
Last year, a group of friends planned a travel adventure. The trip ... carefully, and tickets ... in advance. The journey started early in the morning. The car ... through beautiful mountains and forests. During the trip, the friends took many pictures of visited places, and they asked many questions to the local guides. The friends enjoyed the food at small restaurants along the way. They spent the night in a cosy hotel. The next day, they took a boat across a big lake. They admired the scenery. The friends were happy because they explored new places.
The adventure ... as exciting and fun. Their travel story ... with others, and they hope to have another adventure soon.