I feel like the journey from level 7 to level 8 took me 6 years. Slowly but surely I kept chipping away at those reviews and uploading photos and answering questions and edits and it finally paid off.
Let’s see how fast I can get to the next level, 9.
Congratulation for your stepping stone from level seven to level level eight.
I know it is not an easy way because there so many constraint that you faced to get into this position.
I agree with you @ChristopherJohn leveling up is like a journey, accumulation of smalll small steps.
You deserve this new badge.
Keep on contributing on Google Maps and here on Local Guides Connect.