We rented a small bus and 'started our trip' early in the morning. My best friends were with me and we 'chatted' and smiled the whole way there.

There are a variety of idioms in English for describing the act of conversing. Here are a few examples: -Chew the fat -Shoot the breeze -Have a chin wag -Have a rap session These, and many other idioms all have some subtle implication about the type of conversation, be it eager, heated, rambling, or otherwise.