Reviewed by: むつ
It was an experience that can't be seen in Japan.
I think people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, can enjoy it.
日本では見られない体験でした。
小さい子からお年寄りまで十分楽しめると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ゆーみん
I love dolphins and even as an adult, I want to see dolphin shows at aquariums many times (laughs).
This time, I traveled to Hawaii with my mother, and since I was in charge of planning the entire trip, I chose the "Royal Swim," which is one of the reasons for going to Hawaii: swimming with dolphins♪
It seems that in Japan, you can interact with dolphins in places like Ogasawara and Hakkeijima, but I don't think you can swim with them holding onto their dorsal fins or have them push you with their bodies. (I apologize if there are places where you can do that...)
The price is indeed on the higher side, and some may hesitate, but I believe you won't regret participating here.
The experience of just playing with dolphins at Hakkeijima is about 8,000 yen for 30 minutes. (By the way, I think payment is by credit card and requires advance reservation. It seems you can participate in programs at Sea Life Park on the same day if there are openings!!)
My mother seemed surprised that we could do such things with dolphins and was excited like a child (laughs).
I was able to touch the dolphins a lot, and I learned that they have belly buttons (laughs). In my session, there were only three participants, including myself, so we might have had more time to interact.
They sell the program content on DVD and photos, and I bought the DVD because I wanted to watch it many times (laughs). I think it was a good decision to purchase it.
At first, I wasn't particularly planning to shop, so I didn't bring the discount coupons from the free papers available in downtown Hawaii, but if you participate as a group, I think you can save money by purchasing DVDs and souvenirs together.
Also, there aren't many attractions in the park, so I spent quite a bit of time waiting after seeing a little before and after the program until the shuttle time (cry). Adults can finish seeing the park in a short time.
As mentioned in other people's experiences, if you want to make effective use of your time, you can either take the bus back or, if you're returning by shuttle, play in the sea in front of Sea Life Park.
I went down to the beach to check out the sea, and after leaving Sea Life Park, I headed straight to the sea, crossed the road, and went down to the beach on the right side, where there was a free shower. The local surfers all used this to rinse off the sand. There was a stone building, but I think it was probably a restroom.
I’ve written a lot, but I hope others participate and enjoy it too!! I think the price is...
私はイルカ大好きで、大人になっても水族館のイルカショーを何回も見に行きたい位です(笑)
今回ハワイは母との旅行で、旅行内容は全て私が決めてよかった為、ハワイに行く目的の1つであるイルカと一緒に泳ぐ『ロイヤルスイム』を選択しました♪
日本でも小笠原や八景島でイルカと触れ合う事は出来るみたいですが、背びれを持って泳いだり、両足をイルカに押してもらったり等は出来ないと思います。(もし出来る場所があったらすみません…)
お値段は確かにお高めで躊躇する方もいるかとは思いますが、こちらは参加して後悔しないと思います。
八景島のイルカと戯れるだけのやつは30分で8千円位です。(ちなみにクレジット決済、事前予約だったと思います。シーライフパークは当日空きがあればプログラムに参加できるみたいです!!)
母もイルカとこんな事が出来るとは思っていなかったみたいで、子供みたくはしゃいでました(笑)
イルカにも沢山触れる事が出来て、おへそがある事も知りました(笑)
私の回は、私も含め参加者が3人だったので触れ合う時間も多かったかもしれません。
プログラムの内容をDVDと写真にして販売しているので、私は何度も見たくて(笑)DVDを購入しました。
購入して正解だったと思います。
初め特に買い物をする気でなかったので、ハワイの街中にあるフリーペーパーの割引クーポンを持ってこなかったのですが、数人で参加する場合はDVDやお土産を皆でまとめて購入すればお安くなると思います。
また、園内はさほど見所がある訳ではないのでプログラムが始まる前と終わって少し見て、送迎の時間まで時間をかなり持て余しました(泣)大人には園内は短時間で見終わってしまいます。
他の方の体験談にもある様に、時間を有効活用するならBUSで帰るか、送迎で帰るならばシーライフパーク正面の海で遊ぶかになると思います。
私は、海をどんなか覗きに浜辺まで降りたのですが、シーライフパークを出てそのまま海に向かい、道路を横断して右手方向の浜辺へ降りて向かう所に、無料のシャワーがありました。現地のサーファー達は皆ここで砂を落としてました。
石の建物がありましたが、たぶんおトイレだと思います。
長々書いてしまいましたが、他の方も参加して楽しんで下さい!! 私はお値段
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: マンタ
I had seen the ocean in Hawaii a few times, but I was truly moved to discover such a calm and beautiful place. When I got on the bus, most of the people around me were foreigners, and the explanations from the captain were all in English, which left me feeling confused, thinking, "What should I do? I can't understand!" However, there were Japanese staff members present, and they made sure that Japanese guests were seated together and provided explanations, which made me feel at ease.
The weather was a bit bad and cold, but I was able to play beach volleyball and had a great time. The hamburger for lunch was even more delicious than I expected, and the fact that they grilled the meat on the boat like a BBQ made it even tastier.
At the turtle spot, I was able to see turtles coming up for air and swimming around. There was plenty of time for snorkeling, and I could take photos with an underwater camera, which created wonderful memories.
I think I had a fun time thanks to the cheerful and kind staff, as well as the diverse group of guests from various countries participating together.
ハワイの海は何度か見ていましたが、こんなに穏やかで綺麗な場所があるなんて本当に感動しました。
バスに乗った時はまわりがほぼ外国の方でキャプテンらしき人の説明もすべて英語で『どうしよ~理解できない!』と戸惑ったけれど、きちんと日本人スタッフの方がいて船も日本人はかためて乗せて、説明もしてもらえたので安心しました。
ちょっとお天気が悪く寒かったけど、ビーチバレーもできて思いっきり楽しめました。
ランチのハンバーガーは期待以上に美味しくて、お肉を船の上でBBQなみに焼いてくれてたのが美味しさ倍増でした。
ウミガメスポットでは息継ぎにあがってくるカメや泳いでるかめを見ることができました。
シュノーケルの時間もたっぷりあって、水中カメラで撮影する事も出来たのですごくいい思い出です。
スタッフが明るくて親切だったのと、いろんな国のお客さんが一緒に参加していた事で楽しい時間を過ごせたと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Martha Reinbold
Buying flowers for teenage boys is always a gamble, but Maleia (spelled wrong) was simply wonderful. She welcomed my teenage grandsons and I with open arms of Hawaiian friendship, set the tone for our entire vacation and even stayed with us when our luggage was lost and escorted us to the shuttle bus for our rental car...and, Oh! - the three lei's were breathtakingly beautiful! This was a wonderful experience! Mahalo!
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Crow Family
We had a great time with our kids aged 6 and 8 - we could go on all rides - except our 6 year old was not tall enough for a few. Tornado was great - so was the Shaka. Raging River was our favourite family ride. Wave pool was fun too. No lineups - so we went full on for 4 hours. $240 for our family for the 4 hours seemed like a lot though - not including lunch. Nice change of pace from Waikiki though.
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
As soon as we set sail, we spotted a whale, and the cruise began with us following it. It seems that we are not allowed to follow the same whale for a long time, so after about 30 to 40 minutes, we moved away from that whale to search for another one. However, we couldn't find any more after that, but since the cruise was along Waikiki, the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki were very beautiful.
出港するとすぐにクジラを発見し、それを追う形でクルーズが始まりました。長い時間同じクジラを追うことは禁止されているそうで、30~40分後、そのクジラを離れて別のクジラを探すことに。 ただ、その後は見つけることができませんでしたが、ワイキキに沿ってクルーズだったので、ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの眺めがとても綺麗でした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Iowa Couple
We had always wanted to try parasailing. It was fantastic. We were so high in the air that the people on the boat looked like ants. It was a great way to see the island from the air. We were laughing and having a blast. The transition on and off the boat was very smooth. They took pictures for us and only charged $15 and gave us the roll of film to develop. The shark cage tour wanted $60 for the video so we bought the pictures from this tour.
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Kathleen
This way a great way to explore the North Shore without having to do the driving. The driver, Keoki, was great! He showed much aloha which made this trip very special. Thanks again Keoki!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Laura & Richard
We highly recommend booking the parasailing adventure! We had a great time and plan to do it again on our next visit!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Laura & Richard
This was a surprise for our first-time to Oahu (40th Birthday Celebration). It was so nice to receive after a long plane flight, not to mention the lei quality! We also received valuable "airport" tips for our trip home as well as great ideas of things to do on the islands. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca and Jaxon Berry
I cannot begin to say how much fun I had on this cruise. Not only did we get to see whales, and the captain did a great job of getting as close as he could without disturbing them, but the activities and food on-board made the experience just THAT MUCH BETTER! It was a great experience being able to go to the top deck and view the whales and then head down into the ship for a very yummy buffet lunch. Boy were we full after that :) Cannot wait for next year so we can do this again. Two thumbs WAY WAY up!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. & Mrs. Starr
The ride of very comfortable and the crew was just fantastic. We were so excited to see the whales!!! Definite must go!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: GERRY-ANNE F.
SO MY MOM WAS LIKE WE HAVE TO GO ON A WHALE WATCHING TOUR AND I WAS LIKE WHATEVER MOM BUT OMG I AM SO HAPPY I WENT! AND THE BOAT IS JUST SO SO SO WICKED! I SAT ON THE NET AND UP WITH THE CAPTAIN AND THE FOOD WAS YUMMY TOO. NOT GOING TO FORGET THIS TOUR ANYTIME SOON. THANKS FOR THE RECOMMENDATION GUYS!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Ringot
i wish i was lucky enough to live in hawaii its so beautiful and everyone is so nice. haha anyway, this was really an experience ... lots of things to do and eat but spent most of the time whale watching with my kids. we had a great time i recommend it to everyone.
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: lily cooper
one of the things my family wanted to do when we went to hawaii was go whale watching since we live hundreds of miles from the ocean, we figured that this would be a great opportunity and boy were we right! the staff did a great job of keeping everyone on board up to date with what was happening with the whales and the cruise was really smooth too.
food was good, staff was nice, great information, couldn't ask for anything more!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Karin
Indeed, we had a very good time - very knowledgeable guide (she's a local and knows all the details), wonderful nature, everything was planned and organized thoroughly, no unpleasant surprises of any kind either with transportation or anything else. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody.
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Elisa
My husband and I did this our first day and I was a little nervous about it, but once you get up in the air its so cool! I didn't know just how bad my husband was afraid of heights cause he got pretty scared, but you're attached to a parachute! I felt bad for dragging him up there with me, but I really loved it - a once in a lifetime thing, so why not do it while you're in Hawaii? I also read some other comments about how there was pressure to tip, but I didn't feel that way, yeah, there were 20's taped to the boat and they did ask that we "take care of them" but I thought it was only proper to tip so I gave them 10 bucks for the both of us. Don't let something like that ruin, or keep you from trying this. It was Awesome! FYI: bring a waterproof disposable camera up with you for some great shots!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Tim H.
Loved the trip very much. Our tour guide Damien was fantastic. Kauai is very beautiful. Only complaint, they don't pair couples up very well on the flight over. We met another couple in Honolulu before we departed, and none us was scheduled to sit sit with his or her spouse. Other than that, trip was breath-taking.
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to spend a time that felt truly Hawaiian.
ハワイらしい時間をすごせました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
We had a great time on this tour. The group was small, so the guide could be flexible and give individual attention to each participant. There was a range of activities so you could choose how active you wanted to be. We did the Wailea Falls hike and stand-up paddling. We had lunch at the cafe at Wailea Falls, very good Hawaiian-style food. We were glad we paid the extra for an instructor on the paddling as it was challenging. I would only recommend doing it on your own if you are experienced. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in learning more about the North Shore.
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was unsure because the price was high, but I'm glad I participated since I thought it would be an experience I couldn't have in Japan. I recommend it.
お値段が高かったのでどうしようかと思ったのですが、日本では体験できないだろうと思って参加してよかったです。
お勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: ココナッツ
We participated in the Dolphin Royal Swim package with my 8-year-old child who wanted to swim with dolphins. This experience, which includes swimming with dolphins and rays and hugging seals, is something you can't easily do in Japan, and my child says it was the most fun thing in Hawaii. You need to be in deep water, but you wear a life jacket. However, those who can't swim might feel a bit scared. By the way, both my child and I can swim all four strokes, so we might not have felt scared.
Since children need an adult to accompany them, I experienced it alongside my child, so I couldn't take photos and ended up purchasing some, but they turned out to be great close-up shots. I also bought a DVD. You can check the DVD before purchasing, so I recommend going to buy it with some extra time before the meeting time.
イルカと泳ぎたいという子供(8歳)とドルフィンロイヤルスイムパッケージに参加しました。
日本ではなかなか体験できないイルカやエイと泳いだりアシカをだっこしたりと楽しいプランが満載で子供はハワイで一番楽しかったことだといっています。
足のつかないところにいる必要がありますが、ライフジャケットを着用します。ただ、泳げない方はちょっと恐く思うかも。ちなみに子供も私も4泳法全て泳げるので怖く感じなかったのかもしれません。
子供には付き添いが必要なので、私も一緒に体験したため撮影できず写真を購入しましたが、アップでよい写真でした。DVDも買ってしまいました。
DVDは確認のため見せてもらえるので集合時間に余裕を持って買いに行かれるといいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Ok a little slow.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Palakea
Loved the sand bar, and the Captain was kind of eccentric. Took us to turtle reef, then snorkeling. Staff was very friendly. Would recommend this adventure.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/25 |
Reviewed by: もにぞう
Since it's far from the city center, it's better to leave your accommodation early to enjoy it. There are many slides that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
中心部からは遠いので、早めに滞在先を出て行かれる方が楽しめます。子供から大人まで楽しめるスライダーが沢山あります。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/20 |
Reviewed by: harulalalan
I was amazed by the white world as far as the eye could see. Hawaii is famous for surfing, so I was impressed to find such a tranquil sea. The scenery was so fantastical that I felt like I was in a commercial. The hamburger patty for lunch was grilled by the staff on the boat!!! It was not only delicious but also quite filling, which made me satisfied. The fact that non-alcoholic drinks were unlimited felt like a great deal. We snorkeled a little away from the sandbar, and I was moved to hear that the coral reef was alive. This spot had many fish, and the coral was beautiful. I swam with fins, which made it easy to move and felt great. We then changed locations to see sea turtles. My digital camera ran out of battery halfway through, so I had to use a disposable underwater camera. As the guide said, the turtles come up for air, which is quite cute!!! I was worried about whether I could capture that adorable moment, but I managed to take photos of the swimming turtles. I also saw turtles on the beach during a different tour, but since they weren't moving, it was a bit disappointing. I was excited to see swimming turtles up close for the first time.
Also, since there were many non-Japanese tourists, I really felt like I was abroad. The explanations were given in both Japanese and English. Perhaps because I received the explanation in Japanese first, I felt like I could understand the English explanation as well. That aspect was refreshing, and I had an incredibly satisfying experience. I think this tour is enjoyable for everyone, from children to the elderly!
見渡す限り、白い世界で驚きました。
ハワイはサーフィンとかが有名なので、こんなにも静かな海があるのかと感動しました。
本当に自分がCMに出演してるんじゃないかと思えるくらい幻想的な光景に酔ってしまいました。
昼食で食べるハンバーガーのハンバーグも、ボートの上でスタッフがグリルしてました!!!匂いだけじゃなく食べても美味でそこそこボリュームもあり満足。ノンアルコールドリンクなら飲み放題ってとこもお得な感じがしました。サンドバーから少し動いたところでシュノーケルをするのですが、珊瑚礁が生きているときいて感動しました。こちらのポイントは魚も多く、珊瑚礁も美しかったです。フィンを付けて泳いだので、結構進むし気持ちよかったです。またポイントを変えて、ウミガメも見に行きました。デジカメの電池が途中でなくなってしまったので、使い捨ての水中カメラでの撮影となりました。ガイドさんの言うとおり、カメは息継ぎで顔を上げるんです。ちょっと可愛いです!!!その愛らしい瞬間を写せたかどうか心配でしたが、泳いでるカメを写真に残すことができてました。違うツアーで、浜辺にいるカメも見学しましたが、動きがないので微妙でした。今回初めて泳いでいるカメを間近で見ることができたので興奮しました。
あと、ツアー客は日本人じゃない方が多かったせいか、海外に来てるって実感がありました。説明も日本語と英語と分けて行われます。最初に日本語で説明を受けているせいか、英語の説明も理解出来るような気になれました。そんなところも新鮮で良い体験が出来たと超満足しています。お子さんからお年寄りまで、誰でも楽しめるツアーだと思います♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/15 |
Reviewed by: hide
I participated with my 6-year-old son.
We could see the sea turtles swimming perfectly.
We were able to borrow a snorkeling set for kids, so we had a great time exploring underwater.
The hamburgers grilled on the boat were incredibly delicious.
My little one went back for seconds and was called a glutton.
6歳の息子と二人で参加。
海がめの泳ぐのもばっちり見えました。
子供用のシュノーケリングセットも借りられたので楽しく海中散歩ができました。
船上で焼いてくれたハンバーガーはめちゃうまです。
チビはおかわりしてくいしんぼうと呼ばれてました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/12 |
Reviewed by: komaton
This is my third time in Hawaii, but it was my first time participating in a sandbar tour. I heard it was featured in a TV commercial, and the water was truly clear with a wonderful view. I thought it was sand, but I learned that it was coral that had been eroded, which explains the high transparency.
At first, I practiced snorkeling, and when we moved to the coral reef, I was able to dive in smoothly. However, the water was a bit cold. At the coral reef, I was able to see a lot of fish. The day before, I went on a different tour to see sea turtles on the beach. Naturally, they were not moving, and I was happy to see them up close, but the sea turtles I saw at the sandbar were swimming, which was exciting in a way! The way the turtles surfaced was very impressive, and I was satisfied with the photos I took.
The cheeseburger for lunch was also very delicious, and since the non-alcoholic drinks were all-you-can-drink, I felt it was a good deal. There were really many guests who were not Japanese, which made me feel like I was abroad. I had a great experience chatting in broken English and enjoying the atmosphere.
ハワイは3度目ですがサンドバーのツアーには初めて参加しました。
テレビCMにも使用されたと説明がありましたが、本当に水が透明で素晴らしい光景でした。
砂だと思っていましたが珊瑚が削られて出現したと聞き、そのおかげで透明度が高いのかと納得です。
最初、シュノーケルの練習をしたこともあり、珊瑚礁の方に移動した際も、すんなり臨めました。ただ、ちょっと水が冷たかったです。珊瑚礁の方は魚もたくさん見ることが出来ました。
前日に違うツアーで浜辺にいる海カメを見に行きました。
当然のことながら動きがなく、近くで見れたのは嬉しかったのですが、サンドバーで見た海カメは泳いでいるので、或る意味興奮しました!!!カメが水面に顔を出す仕草がとても印象的で、写真も上手く撮れて満足です。
ランチのチーズバーガーもとても美味しくて、ノンアルコールドリンクは飲み放題だったため、お得に感じました。
本当に日本人以外のお客さんも多く、海外にきているという気分も味わえ、片言の英語で会話をしたりなど、よい体験が出来ました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Kた
It might be due to the timing, but unlike the options booked through the travel agency, there were no other Japanese participants, which made me really feel like I was abroad, and it was great! The parasailing experience was fun, and the instructors were interesting. I even got to see a shark, which is something you don't usually see. Although I was a bit nervous because communication in Japanese was limited and there was the shark, I was very satisfied with this valuable experience!
時期的な事もあるかもしれませんが、旅行会社で予約したオプションとは違い、他の参加者に日本人がいなかったので海外に来たっていう実感ができとてもよかったです!
体験したパラセイリングもインストラクターの方々も面白く、普段はあまり見られないという鮫も見れ、日本語があまり通じないってのと鮫には少しドキドキしたけど、貴重な体験ができとても満足でした♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Amarjit Keshav
I did this as a surprise for my daughter, she loved it. She was greeted as she got off the plane and after receiving the lei the agent helped take her to baggage claim.
Great experience!
Thanks
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/07 |
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