It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...
Over the weekend when the homes are full of guest you've decided to check yourself in at The Hilton Garden Inn giving you places to walk and shop around. A place you're most familiar The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 510 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro, California off the 880 freeway. The tip from a family member is always order Today's Special when ordering your meals by looking at the billboard posted on the wall. Breakfast is free served from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM on the weekends. Food is served at The Garden where you pick which table you would like to sit down, and a waiter will approach you at the counter asking you for your name and room number. The person will hand you a form to fill up for me I was supposed to get the Continental Breakfast however I had asked if I can get the Special Pancake with Strawberry and Cream Topping. Mom Violy request for scramble egg, sausage and potatoes for her breakfast. Every morning Mom Violy and Carmina explored trying different ty...