Google maps has always been my travel buddy for the last three years. Within that period, I appreciated the importance of google maps most when I navigated Rochester Minnesota on foot alone for the first time. The directions were pin point and almost all locations and features were in the very places on google maps unlike a few of my earlier experiences. As I went through my adventure, I could not help but think about efforts of people who made my first experience such an amazing one. I was able to use google maps even in the sky way as it had instructions on which sections of businesses close earlier than others or are not open on weekends.
I would take another trip with google maps as my walking buddy. Thanks to all the local guides in Rochester that have made this possible. I pledge to be a part of this amazing team of local guides and take the extra effort to other cities that I will be visiting.