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...
We decided to change our challenge to somewhere else and before we can begin it. Carmina had to make sure Mary Ann is prepared with a thick winter jacket and a pair of boots. Carmina asked, Mary Ann if she had a jacket and boots to wear on our outing since the climate is not how we are use too being humid or warm weather. Mary Ann said she left her winter clothes in Germany. Carmina went to the old house where she had use to live to get winter clothes that was given to her from family members from California. Due to my diet, I've lost a lot of weight and decided to give what no longer fits me. I looked into a room where we store our winter clothes and came across a thick jacket that Mama Tess has given to me. The color really suits Mary Ann since it is also her favorite. My niece had given me her old pair of UGG Boots in a size 7 made in Vietnam. Just wait until February comes and you'll see where we are headed too. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Mary Ann'...