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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Best Ever!

Reviewed by: J. Hope, 2022/06/28

-The Staff was incredible
-I loved the the boat, it was well equipped and safe
-People should bring a warn sweatshirt for the ride back
-The manta's were plentiful and exciting
-Best Ever excursion!!
-WORTH IT and MUST try it

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our crew and staff, and are ecstatic that you enjoyed yourself out on the water with us! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/05/31
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

What a great experience!

Reviewed by: ominette@hotmail.com, 2022/06/27

Our guide Devin was very accommodating and knowledgeable! He was thorough when discussing safety in the reef and how best to use the equipment. He seemed to enjoy the experience as much as we did even though we know he does this every day! We were thrilled to be able to commune with sea turtles as they relaxed in the sunshine. He then navigated us through the coral reef and pointed out a bunch of wildlife we might have never have seen on our own. The snacks and drinks at the end of the tour were exactly what we needed after swimming for an hour and a half. We appreciated the personalized experience and would absolutely do this again!

  • Absolutely heartwarming to see turtles relaxing in the sun!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed you experience with us and hope to see again on another of our tours.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/21
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Not What We Expected

Reviewed by: Travel Mama, 2022/06/27

Our tour guide Dreu started our 12 hours together by telling us to set our expectations low. It was scheduled to be a rainy day but this is not what anyone wants to hear at the start of a long day you’ve paid hundreds per person to enjoy. The tour made all the promised stops. The coffee farm was interesting and everyone in our group enjoyed the hot box lunch. The bakery stop was too short considering how busy it was but everyone did have time to purchase something. The time in Volcano National Park was mostly whiteout due to rain. You could not see much during the first 2 hours there but the lava tube was great. I would warn others it is a steep incline on slippery steps to view it. Dreu is full of information but he did not share in an organized way. Hid commentary was scattered and jumped around making it hard to follow. Dinner was at Lava Rock Cafe and was average. They seemed short staff so very slow to get served. Dreu did great job anticipating our needs for bathroom breaks and provided motion sickness chews, rain gear, snacks, and drinks. He was not mindful of those with back or neck problems when he drove fast over speed bumps on the park yelling “hold on in the back!” I feel bad for anyone in our group with these problems as the van bounced and jarred us around each time he did this. The best part of the trip was last hour in park when we were able to do the twilight volcano viewing to see the red lava glow. Due to clouds we did not get to do stargazing and tour ended an hour early. Overall everyone in group was disappointed with this tour because of how dependent it is on the weather. If you get a day with rain or clouds, you will feel cheated out of most of what you signed up to see.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/25
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Big Island Private Sightseeing Tour by KapohoKine - Customize Your Itinerary

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Matthew Woods , 2022/06/24

Best tour on the island Marcus was extremely knowledgeable and knew every question we had about the island. Would highly recommend!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/06/22
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Disappointed

Reviewed by: Sandles, 2022/06/23

While I understand there is no guarantee to see and experience manta rays feeding on plankton, I was extremely disappointed with this experience, the crew did not provide a good experience for all. There were a lot of people on this adventure (more than what I felt should be) and as result, the crew had to use three different boards to accommodate everyone. As a result the board with most of the lights, it attracted the manta rays, leaving the others without. The other two did not attract any. I feel the crew should have maneuvered the other two boards or people on those boards to the larger board area so that they could experience the Mantra Ray feeding. I was also very disappointed that there were no lights at the bottom pointing upward. On other manta ray snorkels I joined, when there are lights from the top and from the bottom many more manta rays appear and feed.
The crew also did not provide insights and interesting facts on the Mantra Rays, at least I didn’t hear anything.
The one nice thing I enjoyed about this trip was that the experience allowed me to enjoy nighttime boating.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Sandles,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.

Best,
Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/10
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Big Island Convertible Car Rental - Kona Beach Buggy Rental

Fantastic fun!

Reviewed by: Heidi P, 2022/06/21

We had a blast riding around in a dune buggy last Sunday! It was delivered and picked up at our hotel, great communication with Aaron, great tips on where to go - all of it was easy and a ton of fun!

Comments from activity operators

We are so happy you all enjoyed the buggy! It was really nice meeting you all. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope to see you back on th Big Island!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/19
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

An incredible adventure!

Reviewed by: Grace, 2022/06/21

An incredible adventure for the family and I! I knew I wanted to see the Captain Cook memorial but I never anticipated such an immersive aquatic experience.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/06/16
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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa

Luau at the Fairmont Orchid

Reviewed by: Ketola, 2022/06/20

Beyond our expectations! Food likes for adults and kids, as well as drinks! The entertainment and energy was out of this world! I even spoke to the hotel about it being both of my daughters birthdays that week, and the entertainers did a birthday shout-out and sang them happy birthday!

  • Amazing dancers and singing!

  • Time together!

  • Great story telling!

  • Happy Birthday girls!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/18
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing

Reviewed by: Williams, 2022/06/19

We had a great time. Seth and Colleen were wonderful. Kay was extremely helpful. The Manta's were beautiful and amazing.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/17
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing experience.

Reviewed by: Hilari Freeman , 2022/06/19

The tour was great. The sunset was amazing. The boat ride out was super fun with water and sodas. The guides worked hard to get us positioned for the rays. We got to see several rays with one completely in the center of our group doing several flips while eating. Afterwards we got hot chocolate.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Hilari,

We're so glad to hear all the positive things you had to say about your trip with us, and thank you for sharing your pictures! All returning customer's receive a 20% repeater discount if you folks plan on returning!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii Team!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/17
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Highly recommend!!

Reviewed by: Mike, 2022/06/17

What a fun, informative, and relaxing 3 hours. Great history guide and fantastic music! Helen the bartender was great as well. We are a group of six with two elderly parents who were comfortable the whole time and loved it. We will do this again!

Comments from activity operators

Thanks a million for joining us! We are so happy to read that you had a great time!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/15
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Richard J, 2022/06/16

The overall experience was amazing. With the long trip to volcanoes national park, they did a great job of breaking up the trek with stops for food, coffee, snacks, and dinner. The driver was great and had lots of interesting facts to share as we traveled, and gave us his unique perspective on the island and points of interest. The night portion was amazing and it was a perfect end to the trip to see the lava glow at night. Highly recommend the guided tour over DIY!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Richard,
Thank you so much for commenting on your tour experience, we're glad you felt the experience was worthwhile! Having a guide is a real added value on a tour to the volcano. It's a long trip, but we appreciate you touring with us, and hope your stay on the island was amazing!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/12
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

lots of fun

Reviewed by: Richard J, 2022/06/16

The staff was friendly and fun to be around. I really liked the conversation, stories shared about Hawaiian history, and the dramatic views of the ocean and cliffs. Can't wait to come back for another ride.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/14
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Fun luau show at the hotel

Reviewed by: Chris, 2022/06/16

This was a pretty fun show to attend. One thing I like a a luau is some of the history of the Hawaiian Islands and Polynesia and this show had some good dances going over the history and region. The house band was excellent and the host, while being kind of Vegas lounge singer-esque, hit a tone that was welcoming and fun. There was some audience participation and the event was generally a good time. The food and drinks we're a little less impressive and while they were as advertised and a typical luau fair, the quality was more of a banquet at a hotel style and the main reason for the 4 star over the 5 star. Fun luau, worth the purchase.

  • Fire Dancer at the luau

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/10
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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Lei greeting great welcome to the Big Island

Reviewed by: Chris, 2022/06/16

We were greeted by sign on the way to the baggage claim. The greeter had beautiful flower leis for us waiting and helped up put them on and also helped with directions to the baggage claim and rental car facility. It was my dad's and son's first time to Hawaii, so we wanted to do something special and it didn't disappoint.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/06/09
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Beautiful Big Island Luau!

Reviewed by: Grace, 2022/06/15

This luau at Royal Kona was a truly wonderful experience! I would recommend it to anyone staying in the Kona area when coming to Big Island.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/06/13
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

A magical experience!

Reviewed by: Siobhan, 2022/06/15

This experience is 100% worth it and is a must do if you are visiting the Big Island. The Manta Rays are magical and come so close to you that they sometimes even touch you. It is a once in a lifetime memory that you will never forget. Sometimes the image of them doing their barrel roll pops into my head during work and I am taken back to a moment that didn't even seem real. It was so special. While I would recommend this tour to someone who has snorkeled before, we had a member in our group who was a first timer and they did great and had a wonderful experience. Don't let anything hold you back and just book it. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and all about keeping you safe and comfortable. You will not regret it!!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/05/16
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

It was awesome!!

Reviewed by: Catherine Campbell, 2022/06/14

The night manta ray snorkel was sooooo cool!! We saw many manta rays and the guides were very helpful with information.
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Kona!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/12
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Great entertainment and service

Reviewed by: johnna, 2022/06/14

The show was great, everyone was welcoming. Plenty of food and drinks and the staff was great!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/12
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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

日本人パイロットに日本人ファミリーのみのフライトでした。

Reviewed by: angel39, 2022/06/12

ホテルから飛行場の場所は少し車で走りました。飛行場の待合ロビーは混雑しており、注意していないと乗るべきヘリ案内を聞き逃しそうです。
フライト中は、日本人だけで英語と日本語のバイリンガルの説明ではなかったので、情報量も十分で充実したものとなりました。英語と日本語の説明だと疲れるので、とてもラッキーでした。コース、フライト時間も申し分なく、噴火しているハワイ島を堪能しました。帰りのタクシーまでの時間が少なく、フライト映像のUSBが書き上がらず、ハラハラしましたが。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/30
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Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner

Amazing volcano tour, totally worth the experience.

Reviewed by: Kshitiz, 2022/06/12

Loved the excursions, especially the evening lava glow. The tour guide was amazing, friendly, and experienced, and made sure we had a really great time

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/05/20
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

interactive

Reviewed by: Michelle, 2022/06/11

We enjoyed the luau, the food and the program. This is our second luau and by far, it was the more enjoyable one. The food was good and the entertainment was captivating. The program was surprisingly interactive which made it even more enjoyable. My 12 yr olds appreciated that there were foods they could identify (mac n cheese, chicken nuggets) after trying the poi, lomi and poke.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/05
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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

little disappointing

Reviewed by: Michelle, 2022/06/11

I was impressed with the safety measures taken by the staff for the ATV ride. The waterfall swim was very short, not nearly enough time given for this part of the activity. No safety measures taken for the swim. Rocks were slick - there should be a ladder or some way to enter and exit the water that does not put participants in danger of slipping. The trip down to the waterfall and then back up is somewhat physically taxing and should only be undertaken by physically fit persons.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/06
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Fun

Reviewed by: Michelle, 2022/06/11

Length of trip perfect for first time snorkelers (12 yr old children). Crew knowledgeable, attentive and fun.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/07
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Best activity

Reviewed by: Terry, 2022/06/10

This trip was awesome. I have done several before with other companies and this is the best. Within minutes, four or five mantas started feeding. Others soon joined. Then flips and near surface swimming by the mantas continued the whole time. Excellent and I highly recommend. The crew were incredible.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/08
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Big Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: LaShonda Denman, 2022/06/09

Mr Jim was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide! The tour was very organized at each stop and Mr. Jim was very accommodating to ensure we didn’t have to wait in long lines as well!! Mr Jim loves what he does and provided myself and everyone on the tour with an Amazing experience!!! I would definitely recommend this tour to all my family and friends. 5 Star Tour!!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha, and thank you for posting this review! We're thrilled you had a good time on tour, and yes, Jim is extremely knowledgable and friendly, just a wonderful guide! Again, glad you had a great time, and we hope you enjoyed the island.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/07
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Big Island Convertible Car Rental - Kona Beach Buggy Rental

Our Anniversary was awesome!!!!

Reviewed by: Takashi Labon, 2022/06/06

We really enjoyed our 21st Anniversary and Big Island Convertible Car Rental was a huge part of it. Aaron and his wife was so accommodating and showed us where to go on the big island. The buggy was nice and comfy for me because I am a plus size beauty. I was able to get in and out with ease and we really enjoyed the ride around the big island.

David and Takashi Labon

Comments from activity operators

You two are the Cutest!! Thank you so much for the 5 Stars!! We really enjoy meeting you both and being part of your experience on the Big Island!! Happy Anniversary!!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron and Debi
Big Island Buggy

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/02
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Gazing at Stars

Reviewed by: Moma Jen, 2022/06/06

We really enjoyed our adventure with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour. Our guide, Maka, was excellent: entertaining, polite, knowledgeable, etc. He was extremely quick and calm when responding to a high altitude emergency when we reached our high altitudes. I was impressed with the Veltra company with their constant updates, emails reminders, and phone call reminder. I gave "Good" review because it was very cloudy and the star gazing was limited. I would book through this company again and I would do this tour again too.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/10
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

More than just beautiful!

Reviewed by: Ryan R, 2022/06/04

This was our first trip to the Big Island, so of course we wanted to see the summit at Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was Justin- and he was tremendous. He met at pickup location a couple minutes early. He provided a clear outline of what the day would include- and he held to it very closely. On the way to our first stop, He provided a great narration of the volcanic and mythological history of the island. After dinner (and acclimating to elevation for a while) we headed further up the mountain- the safety discussion was very calming, but helpful. The view from the summit was SPECTACULAR. About 10-15 minutes before the actual sunset, sneak to the back side of the area up there, and the SHADOW of Mauna Kea on the clouds looks like another mountain. I am fairly well-travelled, and this was a first for me! After that, we went down to the Start gazing station, and got to see some really cool stuff. Justin's knowledge was superb, enough to engage with a couple college students in our group that studied Astronomy at school. Very impressive. Truly, a great way to see a unique and beautiful piece of the Big Island! Many thanks!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/02
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Brenda, 2022/06/04

I cannot recommend this trip with this company enough. The guides were fantastic and the experience was amazing.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Brenda,

We're glad to hear that you were satisfied overall during your time with us! Repeating customers are offered a 20% discount when booking directly with our company, so we hope to see you in the future.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/05/13
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