Hello Local Guides! 
A little late in sharing this recap, but some meetups are worth taking the time to revisit - and this was certainly one of them! 
On September 6, 2026, I had the pleasure of being part of the Lahore Local Guides meetup which was happening simultaneously with meetups in Karachi and Islamabad.
Meeting Up in Lahore
Before the in-person meetup, we had already connected through an online pre-meetup, so it was great to finally meet everyone face-to-face.
We gathered at the park and spent some time catching up, getting to know each other better, and discussing our ongoing activities as Local Guides. It was a relaxed morning with plenty of conversations, ideas and, of course, some group photos along the way.
A Little Connect Live Surprise
One of the highlights was when @Sarbland shared the Connect Live souvenirs with us.
Receiving the Connect Live 2026 pins and keyrings was a lovely surprise and made the meetup even more memorable. These little souvenirs are more than just keepsakes - they will always remind me of this particular gathering and the people I shared it with.
Three Cities, One Community
Perhaps the most memorable part of the meetup was joining the Karachi and Islamabad Local Guides on Google Meet.
Seeing everyone gathered in different parts of Pakistan and then coming together on one screen was a wonderful moment. Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad may have been physically apart, but for that moment, we were all part of the same meetup.
That was probably my favourite part of the whole experience.
Exploring Lahore Through Local Food
Being in Lahore, we obviously couldn’t finish the morning without enjoying some proper local food! 
We explored the surrounding food area and stopped at local businesses, enjoying a traditional breakfast of halwa puri, chana, siri paye and other local favourites.
For me, this was also a nice reminder of what being a Local Guide is all about - discovering local places, experiencing them firsthand, sharing them on Google Maps, and helping others discover them too.
A Morning to Remember
It was a simple morning, but one filled with good conversations, new connections and plenty of memories.
A big thank you to @Sarbland for hosting the Lahore meetup and to @KashifMisidia for bringing the three-city idea together.
It was wonderful meeting @MSulaiman, @Matloob, @ArtKingdom and @shaheerasim in Lahore, and connecting with @abbasiii and @DrFoodieOfficial from Islamabad and Karachi.
Also grateful to @Kumaarsantosh for supporting the organizers and helping make this wider community connection possible.
Looking forward to more meetups, more conversations and more mapping adventures together!
Keep mapping and keep connecting! 
But honestly, it would be a pleasure to host you anytime.
semoga segala harapan dapat terkabul ya 
salam untuk teman-teman semua 
terimakasih