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3 places to see Mt. Fuji (save + share this post): 3 places to see Mt. Fuji (save + share this post):

If you don’t have enough time to spend days in Hakone visiting Mt. Fuji it’s easy to take a day trip here from Tokyo. It’s only about 90 minutes by car and we spent the day exploring the area. There is a swing at the top for an additional fee where you literally swing into Mt. Fuji and they have a souvenir shop and small food vendor to purchase snacks.

Location 1: Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway which cost 900 for adults and 450 for children for a roundtrip ride on the cable car. They do sell one way cable car tickets if you want to hike down the mountain.

Location 2: Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, there is a small fee of 100 per person but children are free. This place is really only for pictures besides the view there isn’t anything else to do. They have it set up with a line to capture photos in front of the tori gate and each group has 3 minutes to take pictures, yes they actually time you, to make sure the line keeps moving.

Location 3: Arakurayama Sengen Park where you’ll need to climb 398 stairs or take the curved paved path to the top for views of the mountain and Chuerito Pagoda. The stairs are a straight shot but the path makes it accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

We were truly blessed to be able to see Mt. Fuji as it’s often not visible. When I visited in 2015 we made the trip here and it was gloomy and cloudy and we couldn’t see anything. We did go to the base of the mountain on that trip and do the ice cave exploration so all wasn’t lost but I am so happy Jordyn and I got to see the full mountain with our own two eyes on this trip!

There are lots of other places you can view Mt. Fuji but with only one day we couldn’t visit them all. The other 7 best places to see Mt. Fuji are on a boat tour on any of the 5 lakes that surround the mountain (Kawaguchi, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, or Motosuko), Koyo-Dai Lookout Platform, Sanko-Dai Lookout Platform, Oshino Hakkai Springs, Fuji Q Highland Amusement Park, Rooftop of Fujisan Station, Shin-Fuji Station Platform and in Hakone.

Have you ever seen Mt. Fuji’s beauty? Would you add this to your Japan itinerary if you haven’t?

#mtfuji #lakekawaguchiko
How we spent 48 hours in Kyoto (save + share this How we spent 48 hours in Kyoto (save + share this post):

1. Start your day at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. We arrived here at 7:30am and there were quite a few people here already. We didn’t visit but in Arshiyama you can also visit the Monkey Park to see the Japanese Macaques (snow monkeys).

2. Head to Kinkaku-ji to see this stunning Temple of the Golden Pavilion. They open at 9am and we arrived at 8:45am and by time the opened the door at 9am the line was extremely long.

3. Walk through the gorgeous Tori Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Before or after your visit be sure to walk through the street vendors for some amazing food. We tried noodles, mochi and just enjoyed learning more about the local foods. We visited here around 11am and even though it was so crowded if you want photos without people wait until you’re walking through the gates to exit and there are often moments where the area is empty, just be a little patient. 

4. Book a session at @kyoto_samurai_experience to learn about the history of the Samurai, watch a demonstration and get to try your hand at using the samurai sword yourself.

5. Eat your way through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. You will be able to walk through these narrow streets (with some hills) and try ice cream flavors such a matcha, green tea, white peach, Sakura (if in season), Black sesame, caramel and more and yes, we tried them all! There’s also tons of mochi and other treats. You’ll find the Starbucks with a traditional Japanese home interior here as well as Yasaka Pagoda and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, be sure to visit.

6. Walk around Gion and catch a Kabuki show at Minamiza Theatre.

7. Visit Daigo-ji temple, it’s not frequented by a lot of tourists so it’s rarely crowded and you can have a moment on zen here!

While we didn’t have time this visit as the weather altered some of our plans on my last visit to Kyoto in 2015 I also visited Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), Nijo Castle which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ryoanji Temple and highly recommend going. 

Some other things we were interested in but just didn’t have time for were a calligraphy class and if you are into manga you can visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum.
This is your sign to rent a kimono in Kyoto! It wa This is your sign to rent a kimono in Kyoto! It was an honor to be dressed by Japanese women & taught about the Kimono. Here’s everything you need to know about renting a kimono & a tiny history lesson on them(save + share this post):

1. Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing but is now used to refer specifically to traditional Japanese clothing. Kimono’s date back to the Heian period of 794-1185 and were every day wear until western culture was brought to Japan.

2. There are 8 layers in a kimono in addition to the Tabi (white socks) which are specifically made to wear with Jori (traditional Japanese shoes). Even though there are 8 layers it doesn’t take long to be dressed.

3. Today kimonos are mostly worn for special occasions such as NYE, weddings, gradations, tea ceremonies & summer festivals. But geishas, maikos, kabuki actors and a few traditional professions wear them every day.

4. We rented our Kimono’s from this shop https://kyoto-kimonorental.com/kimono/. It’s less than a 5 minute walk from Hokan-ji. We made a reservation in advance but you will find kimono rental shops all over Kyoto. They open at 9 and you have to return the Kimono’s by 5.

5. They offer multiple packages which vary in the type of material the kimono is. The package I got was the ¥4,900 ($37.50) one and Jordyn’s child price was ¥3,900 ($29.87). You can get your hair and makeup done for an additional ¥1,200. The value of the yen is down now so be sure to check exchange rates whenever you make it to Japan for accuracy.

6. This shop offers photo packages directly through them or you can take your own or hire a separate photographer.

7. If you’re worried about renting a kimono and wearing it in Japan being seen as cultural appropriation, don’t be. I obviously can’t speak for every Japanese person but from hearing it first hand from Japanese people in Japan and the large amount of Kimono rental shops all over Japan encouraging visitors to try kimonos, the Japanese are so excited to see foreigners embracing their culture and wearing kimonos respectfully! We received so many compliments from the local community as we explored Kyoto this day.

📍Daigo-ji temple & Hokan-ji
After spending 48 hours in Osaka we went to Kyoto. After spending 48 hours in Osaka we went to Kyoto. Here’s how to get here and where we stayed (save + share this post):

1. You can take the Shinkansen (bullet) train from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station if you have the JR Pass and it will only take you 15 minutes. If you don’t have a JR Pass the Shinkansen ticket costs about 1,420 yen (right now that’s about $11). 

2. If you don’t have the JR Pass you can take the Hankyu Kyoto Line or Keihan Main Line. These are regular non express trains and will increase your travel time to from 15 minutes to 45-55 minutes but they only cost 400 yen (about $3) so you can save money, especially for a large group.

3. There is also a bus that leaves picks up at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, Universal Studios Japan and Namba and goes to Kyoto Station. I’m not sure of the costs.

4. If you flew into Osaka you can also take the Haruka Express train from the airport to Kyoto Station. 

In Kyoto we stayed at The Chaper Kyoto which is a Marriott property. The rooms are on the small side but the hotel is clean and modern. There is a bus stop down the block which we could take to get to Gion in 9 minutes. The room was about $240/night since it’s busy season.

The weather this time of year is pretty sporadic. Some days it was hot and sunny and some days cool and gloomy so definitely pack a variety of attire and bring some layers and the weather changes throughout the day. Will be sharing our itinerary soon.

Have you been to Kyoto? If you have other accommodation recommendations please share them below to help others!

📍Fushimi Inari Taisha
Want to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal St Want to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan? You need to know this (save + share this post):

1. Just because you have tickets to the park doesn’t mean you’ll get into Super Nintendo World, it requires a timed entry ticket. These do run out so it’s not a guarantee you’ll be able to enter! If you get your park tickets in advance you might be able to grab an advanced booking in the app but if these are all gone by time you get your tickets you’ll need an area timed entry ticket. These are only available the day you’re visiting & you can only attempt to get it once you’re actually in the park! We got to the park when they opened at 8am & there were only two entry times left so arrive early! You can get them on the app (you must grant the app permission to see your location so they know you’re inside) or you can go to one of the ticket kiosks.

2. To really enjoy you’ll need a power band which are sold for about $35. If you don’t have one you can walk around & go on the 2 rides but you can’t play the games & collect coins.

3. The wait times for both rides are usually 1-3 hours! To avoid this you can purchase an Express Pass (most people said this reduces wait times to a mere 15 minutes). Express Passes were sold out the day we went so we only got to ride Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge but not Yoshi’s Adventure. To avoid the 2 hour wait for Mario Kart we actually went through the singles line. We did end up in two different karts but we only waited 20 minutes to ride instead of 2 hours. Yo Shi’a Adventure doesn’t have a singles line or we would have done that too!

4. If you want to eat at Kinopio’s Cafe you also need a timed entry ticket so be sure to grab this as soon as you get inside Super Nintendo World. It’s usually a 1-2 hour wait once you get your timed entry ticket.

5. Once you leave you cannot reenter (if timed entry tickets are required at the time) so be sure to do everything you want before leaving.

Universal Studio Japan is extremely popular & tickets do sell out often so buy in advance. The most popular sites to buy them are Klook (where we bought ours) & KKDay.

Hope this helps! Who has Super Nintendo World on their list?
How We Spent 48 Hours in Osaka (save + share this How We Spent 48 Hours in Osaka (save + share this post):

1. Kicked off the day trying soufflé pancakes, you’ll find restaurants all over the city that sell these. We personally had them at Belle-ville Pancakes.

2. Visit the Cup of Noodles Museum where you can make your own Cup of Noodles logo and then customize the flavor and toppings for your noodles. They also offer a ramen making class here in addition to the museum where you can learn the history of the company.

3. If you’re visiting in March check to see if the March Sumo Wrestling Tournament is taking place at Edion Arena Osaka. If so def try to get tickets in advance (they go on sale a month prior) or arrive early to get same day tickets. It’s a fun afternoon.

4. We also did a Tea Ceremony class but photos/videos weren’t allowed.

5. End the first day getting cheesecake at the infamous Rikuro’s for their jiggly Cheesecake.

6. The other day spend at Universal Studios Japan for thrilling rides, shows and to relive your childhood at Super Nintendo World.

Where to stay in Osaka? The W Osaka is gorgeous but a little pricey and the Fairfield by Marriott is more budget friendly with nice, modern clean rooms just less amenities and smaller rooms (will post stories of both so you can see).

How to get to Osaka from Tokyo: We took the Shinkansen bullet train which takes 3 hours but is such an experience as it goes up to 199mph. Be sure to sit of the right side of the train for views of Mt. Fuji. You can also take a quick flight!

Other things to do in Osaka we didn’t travel time for:

1. Visit the Osaka Castle

2. Go to the top of the Umeda Sky Building

3. Go out in the Dotonbori

4. Walk around Kuromon Market

5. Watch a show at the National Bunraku Theater

6. Explore the Sumiyoshi Shrine

Which activity would you most want to do? If you’ve been to Osaka before what other recommendations do you have?

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6 Ways to Earn Delta Skymiles without flying! (SAV 6 Ways to Earn Delta Skymiles without flying! (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Link your Lyft and Skymiles accounts to earn 1 mile per $1 on US rides and 2miles per $1 on airport rides.

2. When booking Airbnb stays go to delta.com/Airbnb instead and you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent on airbnbs.

3. Order groceries online with instacart? Go to instacart.com/delta to link your accounts and earn 1.5 miles per $1 spent. If you’re new to instacart you can also get 3 months free.

4. Link your Starbucks account with your Skymiles account at delta Starbucks.com and you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent at Starbucks. Plus on days your flying with Delta, you’ll earn DOUBLE stars at Starbucks.

5. Sign up for SkyMiles dining at  Skymilesdining.com and is link your credit or debit card. Every time you use your card at a participating bar or restaurant, you’ll earn between 1-5 miles per $1 spent.

6. And nope you don’t have to use a Delta credit card to get miles for any of the above, no matter how you pay you’ll earn BUT is you do pay for them with a Delta co-branded credit card (there are several and depending on which one you have) you can earn anywhere from a additional 1-5 miles per dollar spent on purchases, even if they aren’t Delta airline tickets.

The cash price for the flight we took to Tokyo was $2,600pp so it would have cost me over $5,000 for this since it’s peak travel to Japan (never in my life would I pay that, we would have went somewhere else). Instead I only paid $118 total by using all of these ways to earn Delta miles over the past few years which gave me enough miles to redeem even though we don’t get to fly Delta on a regular since they don’t have the strongest presence at MIA airport as it’s American’s hub.

Do you use travel credit cards and/or points and miles from loyalty programs to offset the cost of travel? If so what are your favorite ones? Let’s all travel for less!

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Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids

December 15, 2020      Destinations, Louisiana, North America

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After spending 48 hours in New Orleans on a friends trip I knew I had to return with my kids. Oftentimes when people think of the city Bourbon Street and parties are all that come to mind but they forget about the culture, food and history the city offers. There is so much to do that we spent 5 days in New Orleans and still didn’t get to do everything we wanted. Here are some things to do in New Orleans with kids.

mom, dad, their two kids (girls) and grandma standing front of mini van in front of a Greetings from NOLA painting on a wall

Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids

This visit to New Orleans was taken in November 2020 when the world was different. The city’s mandate on social distancing and mask wearing when indoors or near others was a key factor in us deciding we personally felt safe to travel here.

Explore the World of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is often viewed as an adult event and while this is true for the night time festivities there are so many aspects of Mardi Gras kids can enjoy and will love! We didn’t travel to New Orleans during Mardis Gras but we learned all about it at these places.

Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World is a huge warehouse where the floats for the parades are made. As you walk through you’ll see artists designing, carving, and painting the sculptures for the floats. They also have an area where sculptures that are already made are on display along with some floats. Click here to take an all-access, self-guided tour through the warehouse.

Before or after the tour you can watch a short video on the history of Mardi Gras. Your entry ticket also includes a piece of King Cake to try, a Mardi Gras tradition. They offer free transportation via a shuttle if you don’t have a car, just call ahead to book with the purchase of your ticket.

Sip N’ Sew with the Mardi Gras Indians

Mardi Gras Indians aren’t actually Native American, they’re Black Americans. They are, however, heavily influenced by the Native American community which is where they adopted their tradition of masking. During Mardi Gras they dress in massive suits, weighing over 100 pounds and during the sip n’ sew we were able to make our own patch that is seen on this traditional attire.

While sewing on our 3×3 canvas Chief Zulu gave us an overview of the history of Mardi Gras Indian culture. He along with members of his tribe also sang some of their chants for us. They also brought several of their suits for us to see up close.

Mardi Gras Museum

Our Sip N’ Sew took place at the Mardi Gras Museum, the only reason we knew it existed. It was a nice addition to our Mardi Gras filled day. The museum displays an array of outfits those participating in the parades will wear. These outfits are quite extravagant and reminded me of the costumes worn at Trinidad Carnival.

Get Outdoors and Play at City Park

City Park is huge and has lots of activities to do with kids. Of course mine did not want to leave here so try to leave a whole day to enjoy it if you can. To learn more about the park and solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, click here to purchase tickets to the City Park Exploration Game.

Story Land 

Story Land is a magical place where kids can play in structures of their favorite stories like The Little Mermaid, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and more. There are slides and games they can play on some of the structures.

New Orleans Museum of Arts and Sculpture Garden

If your family is into art you will enjoy the New Orleans Museum of Arts (NOMA). They have the traditional museum which is indoors as well as an outdoor sculpture garden.

Big Lake Trail 

At the Big Lake Trail inside City Park, Wheel Fun Rentals has an array of activities to enjoy on and off the lake. We personally rented one of their swan boats and pedaled around the lake. We went during the day but they offer a night rental as well where the boats light up.

mom with two kids on swam pedal boat in city park lake

They also rent surrey bikes, tandem bikes, bike trails, regular bikes, duece coupes, kayaks, and canoes.

Swamp Tour with Cajun Encounters

Living in South Florida we have the Everglades so we’ve been on air boat rides before but we have never been on a ride like the one we did with Cajun Encounters. Here is a link to a tour we considered, but didn’t book in case this works for you.

For starters it’s not on an air boat and we saw way more than alligators. Since we traveled when social distancing was extremely important the boat had plexiglass which separated one half of the boat from the other. We were seated on one side with our party while the other party was on the other side and we all still kept on our masks.

Our ride lasted about 90 minutes and we saw wild pigs with their piglets! Our captain said seeing the pigs is common but he’d never seen them with their babies.

We also saw snakes, beautiful birds and an entire pack of raccoons. I have never seen so many raccoons at once in my life. Our captain, Captain Black was such a great host, he was hilarious and informative. If you can request him I recommend you do!

Take a Ride on the Streetcar

In New Orleans it’s not a trolley, it’s a street car! While it may not seem like such an exciting thing to do in New Orleans with kids but mine enjoyed it so much. We took the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar to dinner the night we ate at Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar. Instead of getting off at the Napoleon Avenue stop right in front of the restaurant we went further down to Tulane University to admire the beautiful architecture of the homes in the area. It was right after Halloween and many of the homes still had their extravagant decorations. We spent Halloween in Franklin, TN this year but would love to spend a Halloween in New Orleans.

Learn the History of the City

Congo Square

Congo Square is located in Armstrong Park and has a long history in the city. It’s where enslaved and free Blacks would gather on Sunday’s, hosting their own market and playing African drums, filling the park with music. On Sunday evenings the Congo Square Preservation Society keeps this tradition alive and you can come enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. If you’d like to visit on a guided tour, this tour follows the paths through Congo Square as well as the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park, the surroundings of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, and much more.

The park also includes multiple signs and sculptures you can read to learn more about the history of the park. It’s located in the neighborhood of Treme which also has lots of Black history. You can take a tour of the neighborhood through the French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours. I didn’t take this tour with my kids since it wasn’t available the day we were free but I’ve taken it on a previous trip and it was amazing.

Whitney Plantation

There used to be 250-300 plantations on the road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The Whitney Plantation is now the only museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on sharing the history of the lives of the enslaved people who were forced into labor on the property. While the visit is definitely a heavy one it’s so important for kids to learn this history. For a personal look into the lives of owners and slaves in Antebellum Louisiana, you can visit the Whitney Plantation with this tour.

My kids were four and six when we took this tour and while my four year olds attention span is short my six year old was extremely engaged in the tour. Prior to arriving in New Orleans we were visiting Memphis and went to the Slave Haven Underground Museum there. It was amazing to see her correlate the information she learned from that museum to this one, asking tons of questions to get a better understanding. The tour lasts 90-120 minutes and you have the opportunity to walk through the cabins those enslaved lived in, like pictured above and learn more about those who spent their lives and died here. 

Eat All the Beignets

If eating all the beignets isn’t on your New Orleans itinerary, it’s not complete! This fried dough delectable is a must and the more powdered sugar the better. There are lots of places to try them and you won’t want to stop eating them, so why not learn how to make them!

Cafe du Monde

Cafe Du Monde is a staple in New Orleans. Their most infamous location is in the French Quarter right across from Jackson Square. They’re a cash only establishment so be sure to stop at the ATM before coming here.

Cafe Beignet

While Cafe Du Monde gets so much love my kids said they liked Cafe Beignet the most. Now it’s really not a competition because they both have devine beignets and you should try them both. They also have multiple locations and one is right down the stree from the French Quarter Cafe Du Monde so you can try them both easily.

Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Now after you try beignets you might just become addicted so it’s best to learn how to make them before you leave! We took a private beignet making class with Baker Colleen Allterton-Hollier of Lets Do Luncheon at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. It was so much more than a beignet class though, it was an entire experience and she was so good with kids!  I highly recommend visiting the Southern Food and Beverage Museum on your trip to New Orleans, it’s covered under the New Orleans Go City All-Inclusive Pass which you can purchase here but the cooking class if you’re interested will need to be booked separately. 

We learned how to make beignets, the best biscuits ever, pimento cheese, and Cafe au Lait.

Prior to our class she made a vegan gumbo for us. So after we finished cooking we had an entire feast, come hungry! The classes can be completely customized to what you want to make.

Experience the Art of New Orleans

New Orleans is filled with artists and you can walk around the city and find murals all over. In addition to this street art their are galleries you can enjoy.

Studio Be

Studio Be is a 35,000 sq ft warehouse showcaseing the work of Brandan “BMike” Odums. It highlights current Black history in New Orleans and beyond. My kids loved walking through the gallery and especially loved the mural on the outside of the building, they yelped “Mommy she looks like us”.

Artmazing

Artmazing is an interactive gallery where you become the art. I don’t know who had more fun here, me or my kids. They did not want to leave the gallery and I don’t blame them. They got to put on a crown like a queen, play in a tub with balls and just create cool art with themselves, like the picture below.

Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids We Didn’t Have Time For

Since we only have 5 days in New Orleans we didn’t get to do everything. On our next trip we’re looking to add these activities to our New Orleans itinerary.

  • JAMNOLA- JAMNOLA is an art gallery that takes visitors through cultural gems that make New Orleans special
  • Audubon Butterfly Garden Insectarium– If your kids love butterflies and walking through enclosed areas when you’re surrounded by free-flying ones this is the place to visit. We loved visiting Butterfly World on our trip to Key West so I hope we have time to visit here next time we’re in New Orleans.
  • The National WWII Museum– Adjacent to the Higgins Hotel which we stayed at the WWII Museum highlights personal stories of the war. You can pick a soldier when you enter and walk through the museum listening to their specific experience in the war. It’s something we look forward to visiting next time.
  • Steamboat Natchez– You can sail on the Mississippi River on one of the Steamboat Natchez river tours.
  • New Orleans Botanical Garden– Ever since we visited Rio de Janeiro my girls have fallen in love with botanical gardens. We also went to the one in Naples, FL when we took a road trip there. It’s in City Park but we didn’t have enough time to visit when we were in there.
  • City Sightseeing offers hop on hop off tours.

Where to Stay in New Orleans with Kids

Our trip to New Orleans was during the school year and my kids were doing school virtually so this made deciding where to stay even more important than normal. We needed to make sure we had enough space for them to work and move around for classes like PE. My husband and I also need space for work too and for each of us to not be disturbing each other with calls and other noises made. 

For this reason we booked the Roosevelt Suite at the Higgins Hotel. Apart of the Hilton Hotels brand, it had all the space we needed. The room has two living spaces, a dining room with a wet bar, a large bedroom with a desk and a beautiful en suite with a separate tub and shower.

Since we have Diamond status with Hilton, we were able to get breakfast pastries and tea or coffee each morning downstairs at the hotel Cafe for no additional cost. Typically we’d also have access to the Executive Lounge which offers complimentary drinks, snacks, and hor d’oeuvres but it was closed during our stay. That wasn’t a big deal because when you come to New Orleans you want to eat at the local restaurants to indulge in all the amazing food the city has to offer. You can read our list of our favorite New Orleans restaurants here.

How to Get to New Orleans with Kids Affordably

Since this trip to New Orleans was taken in November of 2020 we drove here, from Miami! We actually took a four week road trip visiting Orlando, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Franklin, Nashville, and Memphis before making our last stop in New Orleans. We rented a car from Budget which only cost us $1,300 for the entire month including their full coverage insurance with no deductible required. On my previous trips where I’ve flown I’ve always been able to get flight deals, only spending $45-$100 on each road trip flight.

We had the most amazing time in New Orleans. It was actually my 12th visit to the city but first time with my girls. While people often consider the city one more geared towards adult there are so many things to do in New Orleans with kids. Did you find this article helpful? If so please share it!

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    January 5, 2021 at 10:01 am

    Fantastic blog! Great trip. Thank you for the information.

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