The Local Guides Program – a Meeting Point of Two Passions

What does the Local Guides program mean to me: a meeting point of two passions :world_map: :blue_heart:

I have spent about a third of my life outside my native country. Being in the big world helped expand my horizons, see different lifestyles, points of view, ways of work and doing business, but, as distance often gives a clearer perspective, I somehow started to value and appreciate more my native country –Bulgaria :bulgaria: . That is why, when in the end I took the decision to settle down finally in it, I made a silent oath to myself to do my best so that more people in the world learn about it, get to know not only about its natural beauty, but also about the various cultural, entertainment and business opportunities it can offer to its residents and guests.

On the other hand, I have been a :woman_technologist:t2: technology geek :keyboard: :gear: since I touched my first computer more than twenty years ago. I have always read avidly about the latest developments in the field, trying to be up-to-date. Gradually, through this interest started my passion for Google and for everything this organisation stands for. Yes, I can honestly call my attitude a passion, because the more knowledge I gain about the information technology world, the more I understand the immense role Google plays in it. Countless things in this world originate from Google and are deeply rooted in it. So, there started my long-lasting dream to somehow become a part of this organisation, to be able to give my personal contribution to what it does for the modern world. :earth_americas:

Then, I came across the Local Guides program :heavy_heart_exclamation: It was like a revelation for me because I realised that through it I can combine my two passions, my two loves, the love for my native country and my love for Google. The participation in the program gives me the chance to unravel to the world the hidden treasures of my country. I often spend my free time sauntering in the neighbourhood or in the city, trying to find new places that I have not seen or noticed before and then tell the others about them. It might be an old monument :round_pushpin: that has been there for years, but, in the rat race of the modern living, people have forgotten about it, or a long-lasting symbol of national pride like Alexander Nevski Cathedral :church:

or a newly-opened small business.

Doing this gives me not only the simple pleasure of well-spent free time, but also increases my self-esteem, making me feel a part of something big, something grand, the multinational Google family. :family_man_woman_boy_boy: :globe_with_meridians:

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and for your beautiful photos.

Good luck for your application

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Thanks again @ErmesT !

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@EliKrumova

I am very much inspired by your silent Oath, Alexander Nevski Cathedral a place of Worship, a centre of Faith, a spiritual center and it’s a great heritage. Thank you very much for your graceful post.

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@EliKrumova

I am grateful for your fair appreciation.

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What a lovely writeup @EliKrumova

I wish you great SUCCESS and Goodluck with your application for connect live 2020.

Best regards.

Austin.

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Thank you very much @Austinelewex ! Fingers crossed! :crossed_fingers:t2:

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Thank you very much for the amazing words @rizbab28 ! I’m happy that I inspired another Local Guide! :tada:

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hai @EliKrumova ,

Feeling happy that being a Locla Guides make you contribute on Google Maps passionately.

Your Photo of Alexander Navski Cathedral is very interesting, nice architecture.

Keep contribute on Google Maps and Keep calm, stay healthy and always be happy.

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Namaskar…

** @EliKrumova **

Thanks for Sharing I like your way of subject described…

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Здравейте @EliKrumova !
Благодаря Ви, че представяте забележителностите на България пред света на Местните Гидове, както и аз се опитам да направя. Нашата малка родина не е много популярна особено в другите континенти и затова ние ще направим така, че и другите да научат за нашето съществуване!
България има много какво да им покаже!
За съжаление Българите не са много активни тук, а има много Местни Гидове в България.
Надявам се, че и Вие ще останете тук както и аз го направих!

Поздрави от Благоевград!

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Que Post tan interesante yo soy muy nuevo en esto y espero lograr posts tan espectaculares como los tuyos que muestran el amor con que los públicas en sus textos

Looked perfect talk to me @EliKrumova

Already followed you in Map’s Profile

Thank you

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Hi there, regards from Brazil!

Hello @EliKrumova nice to read your post.Thanks for sharing this.