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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Anthony

The kayak Kauai company was awesome. We missed our original appointment and they were still able to accommodate us. Garrett was an awesome guide. Very informative

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Anthony,
Thanks for taking the time to compliment our awesome staff. We do rock and really try to hard to make everybody happy and go the extra yard.
Thanks for sharing.
Micco
Head Guide.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/25
Activity Date: 2021/09/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Best part of our trip to Kauai!

Reviewed by: J’Neal

This tour was by far our favorite part of our entire trip. The kayaking is beautiful and relaxing - easy enough for beginners (like some people in our group) but still very enjoyable for seasoned kayakers like my husband and me. The hike was also a lot of fun. A bit challenging at times - not so much in the way of fitness, but more-so because there are some places where it’s uneven and slippery. But as long as you wear good water shoes and step carefully, it’s a fairly easy hike even for someone that’s out of shape like me. The waterfall and swimming hole are stunning. Totally worth the muddy hike. Something we’ll never forget. And the guides are AMAZING! Our guide was Garrick - he was super knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and funny. He made the entire trip a blast. And at one point we met up with another group and their guide, Ty, was also super knowledgeable and funny - and played the ukulele on the hike back down. It was great! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai and would definitely do it again.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha J’Neal,


What a nice review with some advice of how to negotiate the often muddy trail. As you shared good water shoes helps allot.


Thanks for taking the time to let us know, well I mean that Garrick, continues to do good if not great job. Glad that you got to meet one of our other guides Tyler as well.

I can honestly say we have a great group of guides who truly love what they do and are their to interpret and share their particular and unique form of aloha.

Thanks for making it possible. You both sound like you might be candidates for our day long Na Pali sea kayak tour.

Stay active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide


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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/24

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Very enjoyable river cruise

Reviewed by: Lisa

Great opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy and hour and 20 minutes on the Wailua River and “getting married” at the Fern Grotto. The music and hula dancing on the journey up the river added a wonderful ambiance and the history and information on movies filmed on and around the Wailua on the way back was very informative. All in all a wonderful addition to our trip to Hawaii.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/21
Activity Date: 2021/09/16

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Challenging but worth it!

Reviewed by: Mary W

As a beginning kayaker, this was an energizing and satisfying ride. Make sure you have sturdy shoes for the hike. Our water ‘shoes’, more like socks, did not work as well as the closed toed more sturdy shoes would have been better and what most people had on. We made it though! That dip in the waterfall was worth the whole trip! J, our guide, was informative, attentive and amusing. Highly recommended.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Mary,

Yep…just the right amount of paddling and hiking. By the time your arms are getting tired…you are out and hiking to the falls.

Thanks for taking time to share and reflect on your tour with your guide Jay.

Sturdy hiking shoes makes it much more enjoyable; thanks for warning others.

Keep active and sharing aloha,

Thanks again for your nice review.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide



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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/09/20
Activity Date: 2021/09/18

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Great evening with the family

Reviewed by: RN Randi

Highly recommend this venue. Had an absolutely wonderful time our last evening in Kauai. The whole family enjoyed the electrifying dancers, fabulous storytelling, wonderful costumes, engaging wait staff, and an all-around wonderful experience. It was the perfect evening on our last night with the family.

There’s some thing here for everyone to enjoy and be entertained by.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/09/19
Activity Date: 2021/08/26

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

SOOOOO Fun

Reviewed by: Rebecca

Great day, start to finish- Crew was awesome, scenery indescribable, so beautiful. Very professional, food was great, service from the crew outstanding- I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a memory that will last forever-

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Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Na Pali Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/17
Activity Date: 2021/09/07

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Best time!

Reviewed by: Louise

Best time and loved our guides! Informative, entertaining, and funny! This was my second time doing this excursion and I highly recommend it!!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/09/10
Activity Date: 2021/09/08

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Lynsan

Reviewed by: Lynn M

We had not been to the fern grotto in 25 years. It is more beautiful and serene then we remember. The staff a Smith's are welcoming and deliver a fun trip. We like the music and the Capitan's narrative explaining the area.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/09/06
Activity Date: 2021/08/30

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

It's a cruise around paradise with a crew of well trained, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly people, what more could you ask for

Reviewed by: David Shultz

Our experience was pretty much perfect! The crew quickly found some dolphins which we stopped to watch and talk about, such amazing animals! The snorkel location was beautiful and the crew told us all about the island and various areas relative to local history, legends and the like. We then took to sailing as the weather was being friendly enough and enjoyed drinks and lunch. It's difficult to explain the joy of sailing off the coast of Kauai with a beer and a great group of people, it's worth every penny and more! We asked around the island and were told by every local that Holo Holo was the only choice for cruises around the island, they did not disappoint! We will be back to Kauai and will absolutely return to Holo Holo again

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We are thrilled to have had you out on the water and couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Na Pali Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/09/03
Activity Date: 2021/08/31

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Aloha ! Remarkable performances by the musicians and Aloha dancers

Reviewed by: Hazel De Leon

Aloha ! Remarkable performances by the musicians and Aloha dancers. A very entertaining group! My family was amazed all througout the river cruise. The walk to the Fern Grotto was a unique experience because the beauty of the lush and large tropical plants was amazing and beautiful. Overall, an exciting experience to see a beautiful garden ( Fern Grotto) . It is very well recommended to have the river cruise and if we come back to Kauai, we will do the Wailua river cruise again.

  • Beautiful Fern Grotto

  • A lush garden

  • At the Fern Grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/09/02
Activity Date: 2021/08/02

4.5-Hour Napali Coast Sunset Cruise Dinner & Open Bar - Holo Holo Catamaran Sail

Amazing views! Fun ride!

Reviewed by: Tammy

We loved the sunset sail! Great weather, wonderful staff and tasty food! We had a great time!

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We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and would like to thank you for taking the time to share your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/01
Activity Date: 2021/08/21

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fun and Friendly

Reviewed by: Monica

We went with our 22 month old baby. They are family friendly and fun. Made the boat ride easier to handle with a toddler with the hula dance and jokes. They seemed authentic. The cave was beautiful as well. Good to take kissing pics.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/09/01
Activity Date: 2021/08/23

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Vacation

Reviewed by: Lydia

Beautiful tour! Love the wave bumping and the waterfall wet! Especially the sunset a d rainbow.

  • Beautiful!!! Jurassic Park!

  • Dancing fall

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/09/01
Activity Date: 2021/08/30

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Wonderful time

Reviewed by: Wesley Wallace

Had everything we could have wanted and more so much food and booze. Gorgeous location, lots of beautiful birds and flowers everywhere. Friendly staff, show was super fun and so unique

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/28
Activity Date: 2021/08/06

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Train ride and luau

Reviewed by: Griselda Lara

Did the train ride and the luau tour. This was an amazing show. I definitely recommend it.

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Packages: Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/28
Activity Date: 2021/08/26

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Ben

Great time! Waterfall, the hike, the tour guide were all great.

Highly recommend water shoes. We bought them last minute and they helped tremendously.

Also, your shoes on the hike will get muddy.

Not the easiest of places to find. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/28
Activity Date: 2021/08/26

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Amazing crew and awesome trip! Was beyond my expectations!

Reviewed by: Danya

Crew was very polite, helpful and very knowledgeable of the island. Felt safe the whole trip and such amazing scenery!

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Thank you Danya for your very kind comments! We hope you will join us again in the future! Me ke aloha, Holo Holo Charters

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Packages: Na Pali Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/28
Activity Date: 2021/08/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

We made it!!

Reviewed by: Ke

If you've never Kayaked with your spouse. Practice yelling at each other before the tour. Once you figure it out, you'll be glad you did it. Amazing views and swimming in the grotto of the waterfall is an amazing experience!!

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Aloha Ke, We often say about paddling with your spouse, "Families that paddle together...pray together"> Glad you figure out the paddling stroke and enjoyed this beautiful area that is the Wailua River complex. Keep yelling, paddling and enjoying each other. A hui hou, Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/23
Activity Date: 2021/08/21

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Relaxing River Time

Reviewed by: Kelda & Jody Senyohl

Ty was an amazing guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about the flora and very fun to talk with throughout the entire trip! Thank you also Ty for the recommendations for the North Shore! We snorkeled Tunnels and had an amazing sunset too!! Thank you for a terrific day! Mahalo!

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Aloha Kelda y/o Jody,

Thanks for taking the time to confirm what we already know, i.e. that Tyler is rockin in the field!

You may not know that in the background Tyler running our Wailua River program and scheduling and hiring our other excellent guides while keeping equipment in excellent shape.

Tyler make it all possible.

Thanks for taking the time...and keep hiking, paddling and snorkeling.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/11
Activity Date: 2021/08/09

ナ・パリ・コースト サンセットディナークルーズ 運がよければイルカに会えるかも!<夕食・飲み放題付き/英語ガイド/エレエレ地区>

Napali Coast Sunset Dinner Cruise ナパリコーストサンセットディナークルーズ

Reviewed by: TAKA

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I went on my last trip to Hawaii and took a cruise to see the Na Pali Coast on Kauai. Two days prior, I enjoyed a helicopter tour booked through Veltra, which offered a completely different perspective from above. The day before, I drove to the Na Pali Coast to view it from the ground.

Unlike the views from the sky or the mountaintops, seeing the steep coastline from the boat below was truly impressive. Along the way, we spotted wild goats on the cliffs, saw a rainbow, and even got to approach a spot where we could bathe in the water. It was a memorable cruise.

We ended the day with dinner while watching a beautiful sunset, but the view was so stunning that I hardly remember the meal itself. This was the most enjoyable tour of my trip. I experienced the Na Pali Coast from three different perspectives: by air, by car, and by boat. My family and I were able to enjoy the atmosphere just by ourselves.

新型コロナ前に行けた最後のハワイ旅行でカウアイ島のナパリコーストを見るクルーズ行ってきました。
前々日は、Veltraさんで予約したヘリコプターで上から眺めましたが、全く違う表情を見せてくれます。
前日は、車でナパリコーストへ地上から眺めました。
空や山頂からの眺めとは違い、船で下から見上げる切り立った海岸線は迫力満点。途中野生ぽいヤギが崖の上にいたり、虹が見えたり水が滴るところへ船を寄せて水浴びできたり印象的なクルーズでした。最後に美しい夕日を眺めながらの夕食を食べましたが、眺めが素晴らしく夕食の印象は残っていません。
この旅行で一番楽しめたツアーでした。
空に車に船と3回ナパリコーストへ向かい色々な視点から楽しみました。
日本人は、自分たち家族だけで、雰囲気も楽しめました。

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私たちは、あなたが私たちと一緒に水上で過ごした時間をどれほど楽しんだかを聞いてとても嬉しく思っています。またお会いできることを願っています!マハロとアロハ

We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

  • サンセット

  • ディナー

  • ナパリコーストにかかる虹

  • 野生のヤギ?

  • ナパリコースト

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Packages: 基本プラン*
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/02
Activity Date: 2019/09/06

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Must Do!

Reviewed by: Jen

It was an amazing tour! The captain and crew were very nice. There was a very filling breakfast and lunch! The snorkeling was amazing, we saw lots of fish and a turtle! The tour of the Na Pali coast was very informative and beautiful. Make sure to wear sunscreen on the boat. Overall a great experience.

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We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much your enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

  • Stephan the crew mate took this picture as well! Mahalo!

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Packages: Na Pali Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/27
Activity Date: 2021/07/25

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

A must do on Kauai

Reviewed by: Deborah

it was a great experience from the moment the bus picked us up till bus dropped us off. Top notch.
The dances were amazing, food and drinks were great *****
We had our 13y old with us and she loved it too. We know how hard it is to impress teens.
Must do

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Great River Boat Tour

Reviewed by: Cmm

The Wailua river cruise to the fern grotto was fun. I really enjoyed the music/entertainment on the boat to the grotto. My whole family was memorized looking at the fern grotto. Definitely a good tour for family.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/09
Activity Date: 2021/07/07

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith family luau

Reviewed by: Stoebner

Very well organized. Beautiful gardens. Loved the peacocks. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the complimentary drinks. Show was very entertaining and educational as several cultures were represented. Highly recommend adding this to your must-do list while in Kauai.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/09
Activity Date: 2021/07/07

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kayaking Only

Reviewed by: Gina M.

We went on a 2 hour kayaking trip. Unfortunately, the hike/sacred falls was cancelled due to inclement weather. It was a bummer, but we know it was for our safety. However, it did hurt a little when we were seeing others continuing to go past the fork in the river. We did get a partial refund. After concluding our kayaking trip, our tour guide Tyler did point us to the Nounou trail to hike which was great. So we were able to fill more of our day on this hike with spectacular views!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Gina,

Safety is no accident!

When in doubt we don't go out or up the North Fork that constricts and is more prone to flooding as consequence.

Having pioneered the tour we have safely been guiding folks to the falls for the last 37 years while other companies have lost clients in flood like conditions.

We love repeat business and believe "safety is no accident".

Glad to hear that Tyler was able to take curve and make it a plus.

Stay well and safe. Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Beautiful hike and waterfall

Reviewed by: Cmm

It was a great adventure! We enjoyed it the hike and seeing the two waterfalls! Definitely must due when you come to Kauai.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

This excursion is a MUST!

Reviewed by: Amy

This tubing trip was a great way to have fun and experience the beauty of Kauai! The tour guides were all amazing and taught us a lot about the area. They also recommended other things to do on Kauai and places to eat.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/07/03

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the family sharing their culture and traditions.

Reviewed by: Dennis Urbanski

A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the Smith family sharing their culture and traditions.

Walter “Kamika” Smith was a great host and extremely gracious to my family providing a personal glimpse into his family’s history.

Mahalo Kamika,

Dennis, Madeline, Adeline and Grayson Urbsnski

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Mahalo for taking the time out of your vacation to join our family at the luau. Keeping our culture alive for future generations is an important aspect of our family business. We have some hope that the next generation will want to continue the tradition. Aloha...

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/26
Activity Date: 2021/06/03

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Worth the work!

Reviewed by: Kim H

Ty was very patient and informative. We had a great time. The falls are definitely not a secret, got very crowded, I suggest taking the earliest tour possible. I would absolutely do this again!

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Aloha Kim,

When we pioneered this tour to the Falls we called it the Secret Falls.

Victim of our own success...it quickly became the best known secret. Now we call it the Sacred Falls and inspite its popularity, as you observed and learned, it is still a terrific way to spend the day.

Thanks for sharing and for 5 star review and photo

Stay paddling and hiking.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/24
Activity Date: 2021/06/21

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Enjoyable tour

Reviewed by: Gina

Great tour. Worst part is this 50 character requirement to write a review.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/18
Activity Date: 2021/06/14
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