Retro with old time Connect friends

I’ve had to go through my photo gallery a couple of times but there’s a spot I often arrive at, and I get goosebumps, I chuckle, I smile, I laugh, I mesmerize over the experience, I want to have it all over again, I miss the people, I miss the groove, I miss the ambiance, I miss everything. Although sometimes I try to share some #throwback photos, I’ve always wanted to share them with a wider audience.

I’ve made great friends from Local Guides Connect but seeing some of them physically was beyond awesome! LG friends have helped me explore countries around the world virtually, learning about their different cultures, food, lifestyles, and general way of life.

So I selected a few pictures that captured the best moments for me and they were all from Connect Live 2019! Although Connect 2020 is not happening, I hope you are able to share in the experience of the previous year and make best friends from on here too!

I made an album of great photo experience for you to see. See more thrilling pictures in this photo album.

So make new friends on Connect, host meetups, share more travel and local stories. I would definitely like to connect with you too.

Made any friend from Connect? Share your great selfies with them.

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I was smiling like a ‘Mosquito’ as I read through! What pleasant memories.

@Mayford

I wish there was something to look forward to for October

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Lol, I’m glad this was exciting to read @Ewaade_3A :). Truly pleasant memories… @Julien44 you should see your French kiss photo once more haha. @christophesubilia @pacomorett @lajnhart @Rohlik I miss so many of you all.

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Nice Connect Live 2019 memories @Mayford . You were very busy taking all those selfies. Glad that you did!

Here are many of the wonderful Local Guides friends I have met throughout the years during Local Guides Summits and Connect Lives.

The very first Local Guides Summit – Local Guides Summit 2016.

Cheers,

Karen

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Hi @Mayford

Thanks a lot for reminded me so many great souvenirs.

One of the good moment was when you were on stage with @SanyaOdare . I was very impressed with all you do to improve Google Maps.

I also appreciated your very positive energy shared during CL19. You are always smiling :heart_eyes: .

To finish with, I remember you doing the postman when you gave me the gift from my friend @Sagir .

Thanks a lot for being with us and keep it up!

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Hi @Mayford !!

After reading your post I have tears in my eyes… :pleading_face:

So many moments! So many memories! It was very very nice to remember!

I also miss everything you mention in your post. It was for sure one of the most exciting and wonderful experiences I ever had and I think I will never forget it.

Do you know I didn’t have have any photo while working in the gardening Meet-Up? I have a lot of the meet-up itself, but no one while planting, so I like so much the one you added in your post!

Thank you for sharing all this with us!

A big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina! I hope we can meet again in the future!

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Wow @IsaacUnlimited, I’m watching your album over and over again … so sweet memories, so sweet moments with so beautiful people ?! I’m smiling looking at the pictures while remembering those moments and almost dropping a tear.

Well lot of friends all around the world, I hope to be able to see again anyone somewhere and we know that this special friendship is for ever. I don’t know where to start, here some selfies with lot of friends.

And of course the super king selfie with everyone :heart: :heart: :heart: .

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Wow!! So many beautiful photos from you @KarenVChin . I see you have come a long way with @ErmesT and @Denise_Barlock . I recognized some faces in the pictures. Very amazing memories of great times. Thank you so much

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Haha @Julien44 , I remember the gift :joy: . Thank you so much for your compliments. It was so great to meet you having heard a lot about you.

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@Mayford @KarenVChin @LuigiZ @Cecilita @Julien44 @Kwiksatik OH the MEMORIES!!! I think for the first time in my life I truly was with a group of people that were ALL just amazing and I could relate to each and every person. This was a life changing activity for me and it was due to you and ALL of the attendees that is too long (since I can only put 10 max) to list! LOVE YOU ALL!!! #LocalGuideFriendsForever

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So thoughtful @Cecilita , those were defining moments for me. Never had such a gathering with so much diversity from around the world. It meant a lot to me. I loved every moment shared and I cherish them deeply. Thank you so much.

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So beautiful pictures with friends @LuigiZ . I can see a couple of familiar faces there. Very colourful too. I know you were our group selfie champion at CL19. You’re really amazing. I’m so happy to hear from you again, my friend.

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It was a wonderful time with you, thank you @Mayford :hugs: .

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@Mayford

This is a great post it’s just like a very nice recap of a wonderful meetup. It’s so cool to see you and Emeka in that cultural attire. Am so thrilled :partying_face:. I love our african heritage and culture. It’s evident you had a great time. Keep the memories ever fresh and green because it maybe all you have left after all is said and done. Thanks for connecting with me on my meetup on Sunday,well appreciated.

Cheers

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Thank you very much @Mayford ! Hope to see you again sometime, hugs from Italy :hugs: .

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My dear friend @SholaIB , thank you so much for these words of encouragement. These memories are very much cherished.

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This is such a heartwarming post @Mayford

All those smiles and amazing memories that you will cherish for a lifetime, I also hope to experience this one day. Sadly, I’ve never met any Local Guide in person except for all those amazing virtual meetups or through social media. Hopefully, when everything gets better in Abuja, we can begin hosting and attending physical meetups!

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Hello @Zino . I love your comment on this. I have never met any local guide in person as well and am yearning to do so. Either here in Ghana or whenever I return to Nigeria. I’d love to host a physical meetup. As for connect live… :hugs: . We appreciate people like @Mayford who keep their connect stories and memories alive.

Cheers

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Very soon :hugs: @SholaIB

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It was a pleasure to meet you at Connect @Mayford :slightly_smiling_face:

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