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...
Someone gave Carmina a gift certificate from any Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Philippines having an option to use it. Carmina decided to ask Mom Violy where she would like to dine inside Grand Hyatt Manila being her treat on her birthday on November 16, 2022. Mom Violy picked No.8 China House. Carmina made reservation online putting under Mom Violy's name letting them know there is a birthday celebrate. The day before you'll be receiving a reminder in your email letting you know your reservation booked on what date you've plan to dine at No.8 China House. We had arrived early and was able to take pictures inside Grand Hyatt Manila's lobby. We had proceed riding the elevation to reach to the 5th Floor to find No.8 China House the restroom is located in the same floor. Mom Violy was craving for Peking duck too bad we didn't know we need to inform No.8 China House that you want it for our meal. It is advice to inform ahead of time or else you'll be waiting one hour wh...