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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

travel by sea

February 16, 2022

 

travel by sea

about the mediterranean cruise

Going on vacation, we opted for a Mediterranean cruise. In part, our choice was this, because my husband went to sea for 10 years before and wanted to feel like a passenger on a luxury liner. Plus, a good promotion turned up on the MSC Splendida liner. We were very glad that our journey began with the eternal city of Rome, which you need to get to at least once in your life!From the trip, first of all, we expected rest. And I'll tell you that on the liner it's still a vacation! During the day you go sightseeing, in the evening and at night you have fun in the theater, bar and with animators. Secondly, I wanted to visit a cruise ship for the first time. This is a pool, a buffet, a restaurant and passengers in elegant dresses and suits, every evening a chic performance in the theater and constant luxury around!We got from Fiumicino airport to Rome by bus, which stops at Roma Termini station. Our hotel was located almost near the station, where we got on foot from the bus stop. Check-in to the hotel went quickly, without delays and complaints. I have already been to Italy several times and noticed that breakfast is usually early and not heavy. But regardless, delicious! There are absolutely no problems with food on the liner. If you want, go to a restaurant, the truth is there on time, if you want - to a buffet, where nothing is limited by time, as well as the amount of food on your plate. During the week on the cruise, we tried everything!

Rich Mediterranean cruise program

    The service during the cruise was great! The cabin was always tidy, clean and tidy. In general, we have long wanted to go on a sea cruise. Relaxing in a huge five-star hotel with full board, which also moves - what could be better? In each of the ports, we tried to walk as much as possible on our own. In Rome, we were insanely impressed by the Trevi Fountain. Unfortunately, we did not get to the Vatican, as it was scheduled for the return trip, and the liner was delayed, as I described earlier. In Genoa we really liked the Galata Museum and the submarine nearby. In Marseille, the weather let us down - there was just a crazy wind and it was not possible to walk in such weather for a long time.Most of all I remember visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady. In Barcelona, ​​we walked along the main street and devoted a lot of time to La Sagrada Familia. We got to the local market - it's very interesting there! In Tunisia, it was interesting in a different way, after all, a different culture, different sensations. We ended up in the town of Sadi Bou Said, where there are beautiful white and blue houses and a continuous bazaar along the streets. We got to the ruins of Carthage, it's really not as interesting there as in the ruins of Rome.
    We went on a cruise in winter, +12 degrees and the sun against -20 and ice still wins in any case. In Tunisia, in general, it was almost +18. A breath of summer in mid-January! Overall, we enjoyed the cruise. Moving between ports is very comfortable and exciting. The only disadvantage seemed to us to be the limited time spent in each port, but after all, this happens every time you go on vacation - you want to spend more and more time in an interesting place. But most of all I remember Barcelona! We want to go back there again!
    I want to say that if you have children, then this type of trip is definitely for you! We looked at passengers with children - insanely convenient. They play with animators, everywhere there is an opportunity to drive a stroller or change a diaper. And be sure to take a few days on top before or after the cruise to see the city where you originally arrive. You will get double the pleasure! I hope you enjoyed my review of the Mediterranean cruise. I recommend to go on a Mediterranean cruise to all friends and acquaintances!
You can see the prices and rating of cruises on the website cruisecritic
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How to travel on foot

February 16, 2022

 How best to route

     Keep in mind that the average walking speed is 4-6 km per hour. Before planning a trip for a longer route, determine your walking speed, as well as assess your fitness. Never go hiking in new and unworn shoes, it is better to put on old boots. As much as you can - walk along the seashore with bare feet. This is useful. If you plan a long hike in one direction and the direction is not so important, go "downwind". So save your energy and go much more.

Don't go back the same way. 
Walking the other way, you will see and learn much more. 
Don't sleep long in the summer. 
The best time to hike is at sunrise, when the air is clean and fresh and overflowing with bird calls. And it's not so hot, and it's easier to walk.
 Rest during the day, and continue your journey in the evening. 
Walk at a goose step along narrow paths and off-road. If you can't feel yourself in a goose-skin, go like wolves - trail after trail. 
So you leave fewer traces in nature.
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What to take with you 

The season doesn't matter when it comes to hiking. 
Just the right clothes and the desire to get out of the house. 
Even in the Latvian gray autumn and endless winter, hiking will be a better alternative than many other everyday things. 
Do not take a heavy bag filled with groceries and carbonated drinks with you. It is better to shop in local shops or from local farmers. 
A heavy backpack will spoil the mood and will not allow you to go far.
Arrange with the owner of the rural house or with friends to take your bag to your destination. 
Leave your tent, sleeping bag and warm night clothes at home. 
Calculate how much it all weighs.
 Make the most of local accommodations. 
However, if you sleep in a tent, then remember that this is a specially protected natural area, and you can only stay overnight in specially designated places. If there is no such place, talk to the local owner to allow you to set up your tent in his meadow. 
Buy the offered products from him.
For a half-day or full-day hike, be sure to bring a waterproof jacket, a pair of dry socks, a map of the area, a phone, a small bottle of water and food at a time in a small bag so that your stomach does not rebel. 
Sometimes a compass is also useful. When traveling in a large group, honestly divide the joint things equally, depending on the carrying capacity and portability of each. Review the list of things from the previous trip so that nothing is forgotten. 
Don't have such a list? Do it, because next time you won't have to puzzle over what to bring with you.

Where to go for advice 

Before you go hiking, seek advice from local experts. If you do not see a local connoisseur, ask the seller. They are usually well aware of what is happening in the area. If you are interested in local history and the history of some object, visit the village library. Librarians are usually local enthusiasts who know a lot about what to say. Always greet the person walking towards you. A village is not a city where they do not know each other and pass by without saying hello!

Travel safety 

If you are walking along a highway, keep to the side of the road and walk towards traffic. If you are walking in a group, follow one after the other, not in a chaotic crowd all the way Those territories where private property is "sacred and inviolable" are best avoided. In these cases, as a rule, you will not prove your case, but at best spoil your mood. Never turn your back on a threatening and angry dog. Cover yourself with a bag or some other large object. Wait for the moment and evaluate the plan for further action. You can move freely in state and local government forests, observe nature, pick mushrooms, berries and nuts.
Move quietly in natural areas and remember that in Latvia forest animals (normal) do not attack humans. However, it is better not to climb a dormant elk. A disturbed boar will usually startle with an angry grunt and rush off in the opposite direction. Ein aus dem Schlaf gestörtes Wildschwein wird auch nur böse grunzen und kurz entgegen rennen. If the behavior of a wild or domestic animal seems strange, it is best to bypass it. Rabid animals are very dangerous to people and animals, so report it to your local authorities!
  You can see prices for hotels, flights and car rental here   airfarewatchdog .
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

travel free

February 15, 2022

How to travel the world almost for free

   
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     If you are not rich, you have an average salary, but you really want to travel, I see 3 options: 
1.Accumulate. 
2.To work remotely. 
3.Learn to travel for free or almost for free.
    This article will talk about point 1 (in short), and the main focus will be on point 3. Remote work requires at least a separate article, although you can write a whole book. The main thing you need to understand is that you don't have to be rich to travel. There are other possibilities as well.
    About money To go on my first trip, I saved up. I simply put aside a certain amount after receiving each salary, I lived without frills on the remaining money. No going to the cinema - you can watch at home, no fitness club - you also have dumbbells at home, practically no cafes - I know how to cook, almost no new clothes, only if I really feel like it. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't hard either. I was warmed by a dream, so I could be patient. I made travel a priority, and after getting paid, I saved for my dream first.
    This is a very important point, because you will not be able to save the required amount of money if you do not make your goal a priority, giving up various pleasant little things every day in favor of a dream. All that year I did not have enough money for new clothes and gadgets, going to the cinema and cafes, taxis, etc. because at the beginning of the month I put aside most of my salary and lived on the rest of the money.If you are also going to save and need advice, let me know in the comments. Then I will write a detailed article on accumulation and share my experience more fully. In the process of accumulation, you will have to deal with your budget. If you want to travel the world on your own, the ability to keep track of income and expenses is paramount. Without it, there is simply no way, it is better to get used to it in advance.
    If you want to travel not only in Russia, it is advisable to know English at least at a basic level. There are many free lessons and courses on the Internet, so if you still don’t know English, you didn’t really need it. Even if you are going to travel by free methods, I think it is the height of stupidity not to save at least $ 1,000 just in case. If you have not known Zen, this will save you a lot of nerves. You want to travel, not survive.

How to spend the night for free in any country 

    To avoid paying rent, stay with the locals. Especially for this purpose, there are many services that bring together travelers and hospitable people. Using these sites, you will never pay for housing in other countries.
    Sometimes you will be given a separate room, sometimes a free sofa, maybe even an air mattress. You do not have to pay for housing, but there is one feature - you should not abuse hospitality. You can live for free, but not for long. Usually no more than a week and you need to look for a new home. Fortunately, there are plenty of couchsurfers around the world, even in Russia.
    Another feature is that you will save money on the roof over your head, but in Couchsurfing it is customary to treat the host, take them to a cafe or buy food and cook some kind of Russian dish. The CS has a strong emphasis on cultural exchange. The history of your travels will be expected from you, often with beer or other strong drinks. So free accommodation for tourists turns into a small drinking bout.

Volunteer programs for free travel 

    At this point, there will be no large volunteer programs to rescue sea turtles or anything else where you will have to shell out $ 200 for participation. I have a friend who volunteered in Bali, paid to work for free. I don't mind, but there are other options. Help with the work of local residents, for example. If you are ready to work 4 hours a day for food and a roof over your head, then this option will suit you.

Exchange travel – Home Exchange 

    Have you ever watched the comedy "The Vacation"? It was filmed just about the phenomenon, which in English is called "house swap" or the exchange of houses. Recently, the idea of ​​sharing has become popular in the west. She came to us in the form of carsharing. The essence of the idea is simple - you register on a specially trained site and look for a partner who would like to exchange housing with you for a while. You live with him, and he with you. Everything is wonderful.

How to save even more 

    I think the housing issue is closed. Now you know how to live in another country for free. It remains to close the issues with transport, excursions and meals.
Hitch-hiking
     A free way to move around the world with the help of passing cars. This phenomenon is popular and relatively safe in civilized countries: America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and even in Russia.

Cook your own food 

    The best way to save money when traveling is to cook yourself. I was spending about $50 on food a week while in Stockholm. Compare with the average check of $15 for a dish in a cafe or restaurant. This simple rule saved me $150. Many hostels, guesthouses, campuses and couchsurfing will provide you with a kitchen. No kitchen? Prepare sandwiches. You don't have to have a stove to be full.
It is not necessary to constantly go to restaurants if you are traveling. Your trip to Paris won't get any worse if you decide to cook for yourself for the day. There is no need to spend a lot of money in catering. The recipe for low-cost travel comes down to 3 ingredients: an inexpensive way to get around, a place to stay and save on food. All this will turn your travel dream into reality.

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Junk food or traveling on a minimal budget

February 14, 2022
    No wonder they say that if a person really wants something, he will do everything for this. The rest of the options are just excuses. Nowadays, going on a trip without having the proper funds is quite realistic. Moreover, there are unexpected life hacks on how to survive. And sometimes survive with special comfort in the most expensive countries in the world.Today we decided to dwell on a few of them and get your opinion on this matter. After all, stereotypes in our minds sometimes close in front of us the very doors behind which there is a dream.
junk food travel


    So, how can you save on trips without having money or counting on minimal costs. The first rule of budget travelers is to prepare in advance. In one of the articles we wrote about travel on credit. In this case, special preparation is not necessary, but if not immediately, but the funds will be spent. Therefore, you should pay attention to the resources where information is provided on preferential flights. You may have to pay some amount here. To save time and find a flight that will cost you several times cheaper. However, there are a number of bloggers and travel enthusiasts who share their experiences for a regular subscription or repost.
    In addition to good advice from experienced people, you can save a certain amount if you decide to travel in a rented car. Of course, car rental is not cheap, and you can hitchhike to travel long distances. But for those who cannot deny themselves independence, you can use the car rental aggregator. This will reduce the price by thirty forty percent, as well as purchase profitable insurance that will take care of the safety of you and your wallet in the event of an accident. By the way, earlier booking a car will allow you to choose the desired car.

Try to avoid additional paid options by downloading maps of the area in advance.

    And having planned a trip and knowing the distances covered, it will be easier for you to decide on the choice of cars. If you need to travel far, then it is better to take a car with the condition of unlimited mileage, since surcharges for kilometers in excess of the daily limit can make travel much more expensive. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rental rules and traffic rules of the country you are visiting. For fines in their size can quickly nullify your savings. No matter how trite it may sound, but knowledge in this case will help you a lot.

In a bit of contrast, after the desire to save on car rentals, we turn to the global savings on food on a trip.

    However, food makes up a huge percentage of the cost of any trip. Where it is impossible to take enough food with you, the method chosen by the freegans has become popular. Namely, food from the garbage. Of course, it is difficult for the Russian contingent to adequately perceive this way of eating. Since our dumps are somewhat different from foreign ones. But the very possibility of not buying food on a trip will save you a lot of money.For those who dare to live in another country, you can find detailed instructions on where you can and where you do not need to take food in different countries. It should be mentioned that the delay, including for several hours or goods with a broken wrapper, are disposed of in special packaging and placed in clean plastic bags. Sometimes displayed in boxes. So, with proper preparation, you will already know where, how and when to get the food you need. You can even create a menu.
    If you still disdain to eat from the garbage, then on the same resources you can find out where in the backyard of restaurants you can talk with chefs and ask for food from them. And do not forget about the discount on cooking in the evening. For those who prefer hostels and camps to hotels, there is an option to get "free food". This is what previous travelers did not have time or did not want to eat. For the most part, these are pasta and long-term stored products. What you usually take with you on a trip. Here you can leave your surplus, if any.

Another point of a budget trip is the use of services that provide cashback.

    It's nice when a certain percentage of the funds used will return. Let's go over other points that allow you to save money. This is using free wifi. Now almost everywhere there is this opportunity. Hotels, cafes, shopping centers and other public places provide this service. A local SIM card is often more profitable than universal roaming, and a tourist card, sometimes free, will give good discounts. For excursions, too, it is not always necessary to pay. Try looking for free options. Often there are sightseeing tours for transit passengers.Therefore, for sociable travelers, it is worth asking about this guest network. This is a real opportunity to make your dream come true for less money. And going on a trip for a long time, you can stay at the hotel for a couple of days in order to find cheaper accommodation on the spot. Find out about discounts for long stays - since you have decided to stay for more days, why not pay less for it. Many recommend in this case to take apartments.
    Returning to the implementation of their own desires, we can summarize. The impossible may well become reality. If you approach the realization of the aspiration wisely and use the amazing amount of information available in our time. Your dreams are in your hands. As well as the safety of your funds. Save what you can just by spending a little time.
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How to get free products in Europe?

February 14, 2022
    I have already raised the issue of food while traveling and that this item always takes up a large part of the expenses. On a trip to Scandinavia, spending on food amounted to the same amount as for an overnight stay. At the same time, for the first ten days, I lived exclusively on cereals for breakfast, muesli bars for lunch, and canned food for dinner. On any trip, the most economical option is to buy food in stores and then cook them in a hostel or on a burner. But I also heard about cases with free delivery of food. From discarded by expiration date and removed from garbage cans near supermarkets, to charitable organizations.
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    In a hostel in Oslo in the same room with me was a Russian man Igor, who went to Norway to work. In order to somehow adapt to the difficult conditions in the new environment in one of the most expensive countries in the world, he tries to look for various ways of social assistance from charitable organizations. He was just about to visit one of these offices the next day, and I immediately agreed to keep him company.According to him, only a passport was needed with him. I did not have any urgent need for humanitarian assistance, as I call it, but curiosity and new experience made me go without hesitation. At the entrance, we were asked if we were the first time, and after that we took a ticket from the electronic queue machine. At that time we were the only visitors. We were asked to wait, and we, not embarrassed at all, began to argue in a loud voice how ethical it is in our situation to take away food, perhaps from very poor people who really need it. Then a girl came up to us and in pure Russian invited us to follow her.
    Showing our ordinary passports, we were told that they did not provide assistance to tourists and shrugged. But we were able to easily convince that the prices in Norway are terrible, I generally travel by motorcycle and my food supplies have already come to an end, and Igor lives here and is trying to find a job, which is actually a big problem. Then the girl agreed to just give me one-time products, specifying that she would not give perishable ones, since I was on a motorcycle. And Igor wrote in a journal and promised support in the future, not only with products. In general, according to the passport, products can be received once a month.We spent almost half an hour in communication with the girl, and during this time people came, received food and left. Among them were a young girl, and a guy of about thirty, and a granny.Igor, like everyone else, was given two bags of food, and I was given one. By that time, thermoses with tea / coffee and buns were still put up in the lobby. In Norway, one such bun as on a tray costs 15-20 kroons in a regular supermarket. That is about 150 rubles for our money. So we also had breakfast.Such an organization is not alone, and Igor was going to go intelligence then to others. You can also find clothes and household appliances. He also talked about cases when he was walking down the street, and food was handed out there just like that. Perhaps this is due to the fact that at first glance there are more refugees in the city than indigenous people, otherwise for whom are these products distributed? To some extent, this looks unusual, but there are such organizations in Russia, so it would be strange to be surprised at such a social benefit, but in any case, it is much more developed there.
    At first, I was so excited about free products that I was going to do it all the way down the road. The girl even looked at the address of the Salvation Army office in Stockholm, and Igor advised that next time he should speak less, tell stories that I was looking for a job and in no case say that I am a simple tourist, but it’s better to pretend to be dumb or say, that my native language is Kabardino-Bulgarian :)
    However, I no longer went to the offices of this organization and did not deceive anyone. Some friends have generally condemned me, saying that I take food from the poor, although I do not think so. But in any case, this is a good example of the fact that when you find yourself in a difficult situation abroad and even in Russia, there is a place where you can turn, where people can help at the first stage and even just give food.

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February 14, 2022

 

WHAT TO TAKE FOR A SNACK ON THE ROAD

    A trip to the sea, vacation, excursions with the whole family requires responsible preparation. Regardless of whether it is a trip by car, train, bus, you need to decide what to take with you for a snack on the road. The list of good foods or dishes depends on whether long or short trips are planned. We offer basic rules, useful tips, detailed lists. We hope the article will be useful and interesting.
    The best recipe for a successful trip is car rental - Kayak. So it will be possible not to worry about the technical part, serviceability and insurance.
    When figuring out what to take on the road with small children, do not forget about disinfection. In particular, you need to take care of disinfecting all surfaces and, after all walks, treat the hands of the crumbs to avoid the negative effects of bacteria.
    What to take on a long trip by car? It is useful to figure out what to take with you on the road from food if you are planning long trips. When adults are traveling on their own, you can get by with a minimum set, but if this is a family trip with children, there are a number of good rules. You can cook the following dishes on the road:
    -Pasta. They should be without cheese, meat, minced meat, butter, as this shortens the shelf life. 
    -Rolls. But not in the classical sense. Make good rolls with rice paper, thinly sliced ​​vegetables, other foods, but no fish or cheese. 
    -Muffins and toast. Suitable even with fillings, but not perishable, for example, with good jam or jam.
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If you are going to cook a hearty snack for a child on the road, it is better to use recipes from websites. It is desirable to take with you only useful simple products.
    Have no idea what food to take on the bus? It is advisable to choose light foods, as they do not cause digestive problems. In such situations, fruits and vegetables are perfect. It is worth choosing options where the peel is dense, for example, bananas, pears, apples, cucumbers. In addition, you can take good dried fruits, nuts. In addition, boiled eggs are useful, but it is important to boil them hard-boiled, they were with a whole shell. As for bread, it is recommended to replace it with crackers, bread with bran. Meat and hard cheese are good to choose in a vacuum. Moreover, it is necessary to eat food after opening, first of all, without leaving it for a long time.
    It is easy to cook boiled potatoes on the bus for a trip, it should be boiled in their uniforms. The fact is that even good foods cooked in water are considered perishable. There should be less crackers, chips, cookies and other similar food on the bus. Sweet tea, juice, coffee, soda should not be taken on the bus.

What to take on the road in the heat 

    During hot weather, food spoils much faster. In order not to remain hungry on the road, you should make room for the right snacks. It is important that food spoils slowly, for this it is worth providing appropriate storage. Bags can be replaced with paper or cloth, or you can use vacuum packaging on the way.
    Remember that the time that food is stored is short. Even in a thermal bag, it’s not worth keeping for more than one day. In terms of quantity, you are guided by how much to travel on the road. In general, it is not worth giving a child a lot of food, usually you don’t want to eat in the heat.Advice! Take with you on the road those foods and dishes that the children are already familiar with. And also do not take something that can quickly deteriorate, it will take up space.Try to prepare the right food with you on the road, especially if you have children with you. If you have to travel to several distant places, you need to consider storage conditions. It is rational to freeze some food with you on the road. If the products deteriorate, they must not be used. You need to carefully monitor the quality, eat only fresh products on the way. It is rational to look at sites with a recipe. There you can find many useful and easy-to-cook dishes to take with you on the road every day. Rent a car and go on an exciting journey, taking care of the right snacks.
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Sunday, February 13, 2022

trip-travel the best roads

February 13, 2022

trip-travel the best roads of las vegas

Hey! I am talking about a ready-made travel route from Las Vegas by car for 5 days to the most interesting parks in Utah in the USA. It will be useful for those who have already been surprised by the Universe of Vegas and traveled from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, but again flew or came to Vegas to look at the best casinos on the Strip, visit various shows, and see the most interesting sights outside the city. In general, this article is for those who plan to continue their acquaintance with the United States in more depth.

And the best for this is a trip called The Mighty 5, which includes five national parks in Utah - Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef. We will see them first of all, and we will also visit three more state parks that are located near Las Vegas. We ourselves have personally visited all these national parks, and I will share with you practical information about where to rent a car, how best to go, where to stay overnight and, most importantly, what to see in these parks.

Route from Las Vegas by car 

The Las Vegas Utah Parks Route is a five-day circular drive northeast of Vegas through Nevada and Utah. The trip program includes visits to the National Parks - Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef, as well as Dead Horse Point State Parks, Goblin Valley and Red Canyon.


Traveling along this route by car on your own, you will see the most important and interesting things in Utah: the best sunsets and sunrises, natural arches and hoods, high cliffs and deep canyons, take many beautiful photos and stay with unforgettable impressions from a trip to the southwestern United States .

When is the best time to go It is best to plan a trip from Las Vegas to national parks in the spring (April, May) or autumn (October, November) months. At this time of the year, it is not very hot during the day, and there are not as many tourists in the parks as in summer. You can also go in winter, for example on New Year's Eve. At the same time, in the mornings in parks located at an altitude above 2000 meters (Bryce, Canyonlands) it can be quite cool, so I recommend taking warm clothes with you.

Utah state parks 

We have traveled extensively in the US and seen the best parks along this route and we really liked them. So we can recommend this Canyon Country route to anyone who wants to see the most beautiful natural sights in the US Southwest and visit the extraordinarily picturesque parks of Utah.
Why are Utah's parks interesting? Firstly, we have already visited as many as 53 national parks in the USA, and still we think that Utah parks are the most delicious and unusual thing to eat in the States, especially for the first acquaintance with the nature of America. Secondly, there are other special parks in the USA, such as Yosemite in California or the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which can compete with them in beauty, but Utah's parks still win in fantastic and unusual. Scenic views evoke emotions that overflow!
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