Sounds wonderful--the next best thing to being there!

I'm not sure if I remember service charges posted on the menus, but I don't ever remember a server saying the gratuity is not included. I think everyone is getting into that no matter what country you're in. I think for years most Americans didn't realize how to tip, in other countries, and now more is expected from them. (We use to give the 20% years ago.)

You are so right pictures can never caption actually being there, but you are doing a great job telling it to us!

Enjoy your next day!!