Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
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MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
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PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
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PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
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KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
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TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
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MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
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GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
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SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
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KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
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BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
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MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
◈
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
◈
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
◈
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
◈
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
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MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
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GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
◈
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
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KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
◈
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
komodo.explorer Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows. #kelorisland #komodo #labuan_bajo
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MANJERITE
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komodo.explorer Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe. #kalong #flyingfox #sunset #labuan
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PADAR ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now." #padarisland #threecrests #wanderlust
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PINK BEACH
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komodo.explorer One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming. #pinkbeach #pinkbeachkomodo #rosacea
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KOMODO ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom #komododragon #komodoisland #dragon
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TAKA MAKASSAR
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komodo.explorer A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours. #takamakassar #ghostisland #sandbar
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MANTA POINT
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komodo.explorer A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list. #mantapoint #manta #diving #ocean
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GILI LAWA
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komodo.explorer Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous. #gililawa #sunrise #ridgetrek #bajo
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SLABA ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life. #slabaisland #eagleisland #rajawali
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds. #sebayur #pygmyseahorse #divinglife
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KANAWA ISLAND
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komodo.explorer While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about. #kanawaisland #reef #pristine #snorkel
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
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komodo.explorer Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock. #rangkocave #cavern #sapphirewater
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BIDADARI ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect. #bidadariisland #paradise #turquoise
Come fotografo naturalista, ho viaggiato in molti hotspot marini, ma Komodo con l’Amalfi Phinisi è stato speciale. La barca è stabile, silenziosa, e permette di alzarsi all’alba senza disturbare gli altri. Abbiamo fatto base a Manta Point e Bidadari Beach, due location incredibili per il mio lavoro. Il capitano mi ha permesso di usare il drone per alcuni scatti — con il suo aiuto, ho catturato un banco di manta in formazione a spirale, un’immagine che ora è in una mostra a Milano. La Master Suite è comoda, ma ho passato più tempo sul ponte, con la mia attrezzatura. Il cibo è fresco, locale, e servito con tempismo impeccabile. L’unica nota critica: l’illuminazione notturna sul ponte inferiore è un po’ debole per chi lavora fino a tardi. Ma per il resto, tutto è stato perfetto. Un itinerario ben studiato, crew attenta, e un comfort che non sacrifica l’autenticità. Proprio ciò che serve per un viaggio creativo.
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Hae-Young Kim
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
기념일에 어울리는 조용한 럭셔리
결혼 10주년을 맞아 Amalfi Phinisi에서 celebrated했다. Pink Beach에서의 저녁 프라이빗 다이닝은 컨셉부터 디테일까지 완벽했다. 와인 셀렉션도 훌륭했지만, 무엇보다 crew가 우리 루틴을 빠르게 파악하고 아침마다 신선한 orange juice를 갈아 주는 배려가 감동적이었다. Master Suite의 outdoor shower는 비가 와도 사용할 수 있는 구조라 놀랐고, 테라스에서 본 밤하늘의 별은 인생 최고의 view였다. Loh Liang에서는 짧게 trekking을 했고, crew가 미리 water bottle과 towel을 챙겨줘 체력 소모를 최소화할 수 있었다. 다만, 보트 내 charging point가 일부 콘센트와 호환이 안 되는 점은 아쉬웠다. 어쨌든, 이 모든 게 진짜 luxury한 anniversary였다.
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Hanna Nowicka
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Rodzina na Amalfi – więcej niż ocean
Z dwójką dzieci (8 i 11 lat) nie spodziewałam się, że phinisi może być tak family-friendly. Amalfi Phinisi okazał się niespodzianką – nie tylko dla dorosłych. W Wainilu dzieci mogły pływać z flossenami wśród kolorowych ryb, a na Rinca Island nawet dotknęły ostrożnie młodego komoda (pod czujnym okiem rangers). Kabiny były czyste, łazienki przestronne, a łóżka stabilne – ważne przy lekkich falach. Mój 11-latek wciąż mówi o ночach pod gwiazdami na.upper deck, gdzie oglądaliśmy film na tkaninowym screenie. Jedynym minus: brak silniejszego klimatyzatora w jednej kabinie – latem może być duszno. Ale to mała cena za otherwise perfect balance między adventure a comfort. Lunch był zawsze light – dobrze dla dzieci – ale dorosłym czasem brakowało czegoś bardziej substantial. Mimo to, to był najlepszy rodzinnie trip od Bali. I nie żartuję – dzieci prosiły o przedłużenie o 2 dni.
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Hye-Seon Kim
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
아말피 피니시에서의 가족여행 완벽했어요
아이 둘과 함께한 첫 family trip으로 Amalfi Phinisi를 선택했는데, 정말 정답이었어요. 특히 Kanawa Island에서 스노클링한 날이 기억에 남아요. 아이들도 물고기 무리 보고 신이 났고, 승무원이 어린이용 life vest를 딱 맞게 준비해줘서 안심이었어요. Master Suite는 넓고, 디자인이 따뜻한 느낌이라 아침마다 natural light가 포근하게 들어왔어요. 조식도 매일 달랐고, 특히 homemade banana pancakes는 아이들이 리필을 했을 정도예요. 다만 와이파이는 약간 불안정해서 가끔씩만 사용 가능했어요. 그래도 오프라인으로 보내는 시간이 더 소중했달까요. 마지막 날 Pink Beach에서 일몰을 보며 아이들과 드론으로 한 장면을 찍었는데, 그 영상은 평생 갈 거예요. itinerary도 딱 적당했고, 너무 빡빡하지 않아서 family pace에 딱 맞았어요.
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Bernard Robert
🇫🇷Bordeaux, FR
Entre copains, loin des écrans
Cinq amis, une trentaine bien entamée, et zéro envie de vacances standard. Le Amalfi Phinisi a répondu à tous nos critères : style, liberté, et un certain art de vivre. Le départ de Taka Makassar vers Gili Lawa fut magique – nage entre bancs de fusiliers, apéro sur le bow avec vue panoramique. Le master suite, réservé à l’un d’entre nous, n’a suscité aucune jalousie tant les autres cabines sont bien conçues. L’équipage nous a laissé l’espace nécessaire, sans jamais être absent. Le seul regret ? N’avoir eu que quatre jours. On aurait pu ajouter Wainilu pour un deuxième snorkeling sérieux. Le petit déjeuner en smoothie bowl et pain perdu maison était d’un level très haut. Pas de wifi fiable, mais au final, personne n’a vraiment cherché à s’y connecter. Une experience sobre, efficace, élégante.
Non amo le barche troppo moderne. Volevo qualcosa di autentico, ma con un tocco di lusso. L’Amalfi Phinisi ha colpito nel segno. Il design in legno, il rollio lento, il rumore delle onde contro lo scafo — tutto contribuisce a un senso di calma profonda. Con mio marito, abbiamo scelto un viaggio di quattro giorni, con tappe a Pink Beach e Kanawa Island. A entrambe le location, le acque erano calme, perfette per nuotare senza fretta. Il pranzo a bordo, servito sotto il tendalino, era un rituale che aspettavamo con ansia. Il drone shot del capitano mentre passavamo davanti a Taka Makassar è stato un regalo inaspettato. L’unica piccola mancanza? Un menu di bevande più ricco: avrei apprezzato un gin premium o un vermouth artigianale. Ma non è un vero problema: il vino bianco servito ghiacciato era comunque eccellente. Abbiamo festeggiato il nostro decimo anniversario a modo nostro: senza folla, senza distrazioni. Solo mare, silenzio, e un’atmosfera perfetta.
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Bảo Ngọc
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Babymoon thư giãn đúng nghĩa
3 tháng cuối thai kỳ, tôi cần một kỳ nghỉ nhẹ nhàng nhưng vẫn có trải nghiệm – và Amalfi Phinisi là lựa chọn hoàn hảo cho babymoon. Tàu không quá đông, chỉ 10 khách tối đa, nên không khí rất riêng tư. Tôi chọn Master Suite vì giường lớn và có cửa mở ra boong riêng – buổi sáng ngồi đó uống trà gừng, nghe sóng vỗ rất bình yên. Crew cực kỳ thân thiện, luôn hỏi nhẹ xem tôi cần gì – từ gối mềm hơn đến bữa ăn nhẹ theo giờ riêng. Chúng tôi ghé Wae Rebo vào ngày thứ ba, dù phải đi bộ ngắn nhưng hướng dẫn viên rất cẩn thận, đi chậm theo pace của tôi. Không có hoạt động mạnh, nhưng cảm giác được hòa vào thiên nhiên thật sự giúp giảm căng thẳng. Duy nhất là phòng tắm hơi nhỏ, hơi bí nếu dùng lâu. Nhưng bù lại, buổi tối trên boong sao với husband – nghe acoustic guitar nhẹ từ crew – là khoảnh khắc tôi sẽ nhớ mãi. Itinerary không quá dày, rất phù hợp với travel pace lúc mang bầu.
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