Hello dear Local Guides fellows,
I would like to write some information about myself and how I become a proud Local Guide on level 9.
Tomáš is my name and I live in Czech Republic - heart of Europe (map).
My journey started a long ago, even before Local Guides program even started. If my memory serves me, my first edit comes from 2011 
.
It was through the Map Maker* program. Since then I have been actively improving Google maps with my edits. I used to add missing information, but nowadays I mostly answering questions or checking facts.
I started contributing because I prefer up-to-date and correct information in Google maps at the first place. So the Local Guides program is my way how to make Google maps 
a better place, for You and for everyone.
Local Guides is not just a name of the program, but it is also a great, friendly 
and warm community with enormous passion 
. Everytime when I have a chance to speak with some Local Guide(s) or meet him/her in person, it is amazing experience. I am very happy to be a part of it.
Thanks for that opportunity Google! 
*Map Maker was a platform, where we could contribute to the Google Maps before Local Guides program.
, I also looking forward to seeing you.