Every Friday, Google Moderators highlight the best posts they found to celebrate the amazing discoveries Local Guides like you are sharing on Connect. These are posts detailing past experiences that we hope will serve as entertainment and inspiration for your future bucket list. This week, feeding giraffes, exploring markets, and more.
@LilyanaZ : This week, the great post “Paraíso de Jirafas 
” grabbed my attention. In it, we go on a Serengeti-themed safari with @LaloPadilla at Bioparque Estrella, a place with a mission to teach people about the environment and the animals and how to take care of them. The animals there roam freely, approaching the visitors from time to time to get treats, and Lalo even got the chance to feed a giraffe! I have never seen a giraffe from that close and would love to one day experience everything that that beautiful park has to offer.
@MashaPS : It is always interesting to see the various ways in which Local Guides explore places near them. Recently, @Ddimitra took us to “5 Unique Markets in Jakarta.” Among them were a colorful flower market, a gem market, a sweets-and-snacks market, and more. What I liked the most about her post was Devi’s idea that visiting markets doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot of money. It is enough to walk around, take some photos, and just enjoy the feeling of exploration. And I share her view, too!
@Bobiisha : I truly enjoyed reading @FaridTDF ’s post “Descubramos tesoros ocultos.” While looking up hiking trails around Ushuaia, he unexpectedly discovered a lagoon inside the city itself. Farid has shared some amazing photos of that hidden gem, which seems like the kind of natural spot I’d add to my bucket list. There is also a video of the lagoon and its surroundings to help you get immersed in the atmosphere. Have you recently discovered something new in your area? Then feel free to share it with Farid.
@TsekoV : Do you love French cuisine? If yes, then you should definitely check out @Nosaint2_Rafael_Fe ’s recent post “Oh! Là Là…, Sabor Francés. From the serie, A taste of flavor from a different cardinal point.” In it, he continues his journey of exploring the “gastronomic diversity” of Puerto Rico. This time, he visited a restaurant that offers authentic French dishes and introduced the ones he tried: onion soup, filet mignon flamed with cognac, and sweet profiteroles. To learn more about them and see some mouth-watering photos, head to his post.
Tell us about some of the best posts you’ve read on Connect lately and be sure to keep an eye out next week to see if one of your posts is selected for Friday Favorites! You can check out last week’s Friday Favorites here.
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