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...
Carmina had checked in at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Oakland walking distance to China Town and other places where you could walk on your own if you wanted too. Outside on the door giving you rules for you to obey. The Hampton Inn by Hilton is asking you to wear a face mask before entering inside. How does it feel to stay three days by yourself? To be honest this is the first time Carmina stayed and checked herself in staying a hotel room on your own giving you time for yourself rather thinking of others. Life in general we need to learn to be on our own one day our parents will not always be next to us through their presence. Mom Violy kept calling up Carmina when you realize it is not only you who is adjusting when you're not at their side. Upon entering at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Downtown Oakland you will need to wear a face mask you will ask to register yourself at the front desk giving all information needed from you before giving you the room key. Every hotel all has d...