Thank you @Latika_Malhotra for a wonderful time capsule for the 10th year of Connect for the community.
Looking back at my early days, I am flooded with memories of my first meetup at Chalai Bazaar in 2021. Sharing that experience with @syedshiyazmirza, @GeoZac & @abrahamjoseph236 was truly where my path as a Local Guide really started to take shape.
Beyond that, the Kochi Mega Meetup remains one of my absolute favourites. It was such a special experience to meet @SonamW, @TravellerG, @Gurukrishnapriya, @Manishhh & so many other wonderful Local Guides. Spending that time together to explore the city with the community is a memory I will always cherish.
Fast forward to today, it feels fitting to continue celebrating Connect’s 10th anniversary by staying connected. @Gouri.PS & @SarathUpendran joined-in for the meetup in Trivandrum to mark the occasion.
Sharing the joy, exchanging stories & passing around gifts and souvenirs with the community reminded me exactly why this platform is so special. Best part of this community is that my home is filled with souvenirs, gifts or group photos of the community meetups 
& it reminds how close we are as a local guide on Connect.
Happy 
th Anniversary 
, Connect. Here is to many more years of mapping & friendship.
I would like to tag @TravellerG (but he’s more than a friend) where he was with me from the start of my journey & inspired me to contribute with care on Google Maps too.