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passionate-baker · 5 years

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Berlin Travel Guide | 4 Days in the German Capital

Hello, sweet friends!

Welcome to our very first travel guide of the decade! It took me a long while to finish off & perfect, but I hope you’ll agree with me when I say that it’s a goodie.

This guide is all about one of my favourite German cities: Berlin! I absolutely adore Berlin and have visited the city a whole bunch of times over the years. I’m excited to finally get to share some of my recommendations & knowledge with you! There’s an overwhelming amount of things to do in Berlin history/food/drink-wise, and while 4 days certainly isn’t enough time to get around to doing everything, it’s the perfect amount to whet your appetite for the city. I’ve never known anyone to visit Berlin just once!

First things first: Berlin is quite a large city & is separated into several different districts. This guide focuses largely on my favourite district: Mitte. Literally the German word for ‘middle’, Mitte is ideally located & has a large array of restaurants, bars, attractions etc. It’s super easy to walk between most of the places on this list, but there are a lot of public transport options readily available for those few places further afield.

Below is a comprehensive list of everything you might need for 4 days in the city: where to stay / where to have coffee / where to brunch / where to eat dinner / where to stop for beer / where to go for cocktails / paid attractions / free attractions. It’s a whopper of a guide & it’s filled with pretty much everywhere I know & love in the city.

GUIDE AT A GLANCE

If any of the above sounds like something you might want to know more about, scroll on down for a detailed version. Happy traveling!

WHERE TO STAY

Monbijou Berlin // the most adorable boutique hotel! Upon an early arrival at the hotel we were upgraded to a suite with a view of the Berliner Dom, so I have only great things to say about the place. The staff are lovely and helpful, the hotel is beautifully furnished, and the location is smack bam in the middle of everything - it is the ideal base for making your way around! Added bonus: there’s a beautiful rooftop terrace!

Leonardo Hotel Berlin Mitte // for the more budget conscious traveler, this is another really great hotel! The location is perfect - just a little way down the river from the Monbijou - the staff are lovely & their triple rooms are extra spacious.

WHERE TO HAVE COFFEE & PASTRIES

Father Carpenter // my favourite coffee place in Berlin, located in the most beautiful courtyard area. If you need a pastry/cake to go with your coffee: the croissants are extra flaky & they make a mean espresso cheesecake. See also: where to brunch, below.

Café Neundrei // an adorable little cafe with a cute neon sign outside, right next to the Monbijou hotel. The coffee was delicious, the croissants were so buttery, the place was so cute - we went back every morning!

The Barn // a Berlin institution, & it’s easy to see why: the coffee is so smooth & luscious. A definite must visit. Don’t miss: a really very good PB&J sandwich cookie.

Five Elephant // pretty great coffee, and their signature cheesecake ain’t bad either! Be sure to get there early, as the lightly spiced bake sells out pretty early.

Distrikt // worn leather couches, wooden touches, exposed brick walls etc, a cute little cafe that has a well-earned hipster vibe. The coffee is strong, perfect for the long day of tourist-ing ahead, and they offer a limited but good brunch menu!

WHERE TO BRUNCH

Silo // amazing cafe on the east side! The offering here is some of the most delicious & adventurous I’ve seen in the city. I devoured an ‘nduja baked egg dish with labneh & a side of crusty sourdough that I still dream of to this day. Added bonus: their iced coffees really hit the spot, & their mimosas are perfection. Warning: be prepared to wait - we waited 30 minutes for a table, but there were others waiting for over an hour & a half!

Factory Girl // a close second to Silo. A real hipster kind of place - but where in Berlin isn’t? - with an amazing menu. I branched out & went for their Pueblo sandwich, which was stuffed with avocado, tomatoes, halloumi and bacon; it was ridiculously good. The portions are massive, and it’s surprisingly great value for Berlin.

Father Carpenter // come for the coffee, stay for the brunch! Boyfriend had a fancy baked french toast dish, which was honestly a work of art, and I opted for the pork eggs benedict, which I ate every single bite of. Added bonus: the staff are super lovely and their iced coffees are so refreshing! See also: where to have coffee, above.

House of Small Wonder // an accidental, quirky find that was really quite solid. The menu is slightly random - we ordered: eggs SSU with a side of potato gratin / croissant baked french toast / taco fried rice - but we all adored what we got. Don’t miss: they serve iced earl grey tea & it’s every bit as good as it sounds. Added bonus: HoSW has an extremely instagram-able entrance way, just sayin’.

Commonground // great brunch, okay-ish service. I feasted on a poached egg with whipped goats cheese & mushrooms dish, which was really very good, and if the service were better I’d probably go back again. See also: where to have cocktails, below.

WHERE TO EAT DINNER

Zur Letzen Instanz // hands down our favourite restaurant in Berlin. It dates from 1621, and Napoleon ate there - need I say more? The place is so traditional & the food is so amazing that I literally smile whenever I think of it. We can vouch for the giant pork knuckle, the pork meatballs and the fried potatoes with bacon. It’s hearty, but it is so worth the meat sweats. Don’t miss: the pork knuckle & fried potato side.

Lokal // the restaurant of my dreams. One extra large room with big windows, wild flowers on the tables, low lighting with loads of candles, rustic wooden tables.. you get the picture. An extremely inventive menu with a huge focus on seasonal food. We ordered: roast fawn, with a side of potato gratin / beef tenderloin / deep fried pork brain with scallops, roe, and pork crackling. For dessert we shared tomato & basil ice cream with foam of condensed milk. Everything was impeccable.

Zur Gerichtslaube // a charming, traditional restaurant in the Nikolaiviertel. We were seated in an elegant old room with beautiful vintage windows. Added bonus: the schnitzel was good & crispy!

The Bird // a really very good burger place, with really quite terrible service. We loved everything about the food we ordered - the burgers are juicy double patties, the wings are good & seriously spicy, the fries are great, the beer is ice cold - but none of that matters because the attitudes of the staff truly marred our experience there; such a shame.

Chicago Williams BBQ // conveniently close to Leonardo Hotel Mitte. A casual American style BBQ place with communal tables and overloaded trays of food. We devoured the BBQ ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, BBQ chicken & huge sides of coleslaw + gravy mash.

Chicken Buzz // a chicken place with an Asian twang & a great menu. The chicken broth, skewers, burgers etc were all delicious, but the real show-stealer was a side of fried chicken skin! I know it sounds weird, but I swear it is divine. Added bonus: this is for the budget conscious among us - it’s great value!

WHERE TO DRINK BEER

Zum Nussbaum // our favourite place for beer in the city! Located in the Nikolaiviertel, stopping in for a drink was like stepping back in time - the place hasn’t changed at all since it opened! There was a casual, old school kind of set up that we loved. Note: we didn’t get a chance to eat here, but apparently it’s great for food.

Hofbrau Berlin // our deep seeded love of Hofbrau knows no bounds, so of course we sought it out in Berlin. Centrally located near Alexanderplatz, this is almost an exact replica of the famous beer hall in Munich. The beer is great & the pretzels are salty, what more could you want? Added bonus: there’s a branded photoautomat inside that’s equal parts fun to use & an adorable keepsake.

Weihenstephaner Berlin // one of our favourite beers ever. We enjoyed a couple of delicious 1/2 litres & feasted on some traditional German food here - currywurst / pretzels / grilled sausages / saurkraut - & all of the above was ruined slightly by the extremely rude staff; you’ve been warned.

WHERE TO GO FOR WINE & COCKTAILS

The Coven // the best cocktail bar we’ve ever been to, ever. Literally across the road from the Monbijou, we stopped in one night because the place was hopping and loved it so much we went back every night after! The staff are super lovely & the cocktails are such good value - not to mention delicious! We sampled more than a few of their old fashioned & margarita cocktails, both of which were perfect every. single. time.

Muret La Barba // a cute little Italian wine bar with bottles upon bottles lining the walls. We actually broke the rules & opted for a couple of Aperol spritzes during our visit, but I’ll definitely pop back in for a glass of wine next time!

Commonground // much better for cocktails than for brunch! A very easy-going, casual hipster vibe at night. We sampled several drinks - margarita, berry daiquiri, Aperol spritz, red wine sangria, and a gin contraption - & all were delicious. See also: where to brunch, above.

Roof Terrace @ Monbijou Hotel // I’m a sucker for a good roof terrace, and this one is perfect! There are big shady canopies covering huge sofas for lounging all over. The views are pretty great - the TV Tower in one direction & the Dom in the other. Generally speaking, just a really good place to have a drink.

PAID ATTRACTIONS

Pergamon Museum // forever my favourite museum, possibly anywhere. The Pergamon Altar is so large that it honestly makes you forget that you’re already inside a building, and the Ishtar Gate into Babylon is just so gawp-worthy. If you visit only one paid attraction during your time in the city, please let it be this one.

River Cruise // conveniently starting/ending across the way from Leonardo Hotel Mitte, this is a lovely way to spend an hour: cruising along the river listening to a guide point out the main sights. Added bonus: there’s a bar service on board, so we were able to indulge in a beer while we learned - win win!

FREE ATTRACTIONS

Nikolaiviertel // the old quarter of the city. Honestly, wandering through the olden time streets is like nothing else in Berlin. Definitely worth a visit. Don’t miss: a beer in Zum Nussbaum and dinner in Zur Gerichtslaube.

Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe // a huge open air memorial right in the city centre. An extremely disorienting & powerful experience no matter how many times you see it.

Reichstag Dome // free to visit, but pre-booking is required. The vastness of the building never fails to amaze me, & visiting the Dome is a great way to see the city from above.

East Side Gallery // a long strip of murals painted directly onto the remnants of the Berlin Wall.

Neue Wache // my favourite memorial in the city, for the victims of war & dictatorship. So simple and yet so effective.

Drink along the riverbank // a very Berlin thing to do. Buy some beer in a local newsagent, ask them to open it, & walk along the Spree to find a nice spot to sit. Alternatively, stop at one of the bars along the river - we stopped at Ampelmann one day for a few glasses of rosé.

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theoriginalspike · 5 years

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for the weird ask thingy how about 1-98? so yes all of them please!

I’m gonna put this under a read more so that it’s not insanely long but thank you for allowing me to overshare because that’s literally all i want in life

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

coffee mugs, if i see one that i like, i usually buy it or think about it for a really long time.

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

lollipops

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

cotton candy, i can’t stand the smell or taste of bubblegum

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you?

on most of my report cards i was a pleasure to have in class but has trouble actually turning in homework

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

either soda bottles or glass cups

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

i love the aesthetic of formal but i prefer boho/preppy

7. earbuds or headphones?

earbuds, headphones squish my head

8. movies or tv shows?

movies

9. favorite smell in the summer?

honeysuckle

10. game you were best at in p.e.?

being goalie for handball

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?

peanut butter crunch clif bar

12. name of your favorite playlist?

summertime

13. lanyard or key ring?

keyring

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?

watermelon jolly ranchers

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?

fahrenheit 451

16. most comfortable position to sit in?

cross legged or leaning to the side with both feet tucked up next to me (only in a chair/on the couch though)

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?

either birkenstocks or my bean boots

18. ideal weather?

slightly cloudy, breezy, and between 60 and 75 with a dew point under 55

19. sleeping position?

any position but on my back

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?

i like a notebook, my fingers try to type too fast for my brain so i make a lot of mistakes and i need lines otherwise it slants all over the page

21. obsession from childhood?

i used to collect guitar picks. i have too many

22. role model?

my friend kelsey. she never let anyone’s opinions of her shape who she was. she did what she wanted and was such a free spirit.

23. strange habits?

left goes first. if it’s makeup, my left eyebrow, lashes, contour, blush, anything goes first. left shoe goes on first, left pant leg, left shirt/jacket sleeve. left first or it feels wrong.

24. favorite crystal?

i love amethyst because it’s purple.

25. first song you remember hearing?

probably american pie by don mclean.

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?

swimming

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?

honestly stargazing. getting all bundled up and lying in a bunch of blankets is great. there no humidity to make the stars hazy and on a really clear night it’s beautiful.

28. five songs to describe you?

perfect - anne marie, devil’s in the canyon - the strike, orpheus - sara bareilles, rainbow - kacey musgraves, vienna - billy joel

29. best way to bond with you?

talk to me about music, animals, what you find beautiful or peaceful.

30. places that you find sacred?

any mountain top, the chapel in the pines at camp, fields of wildflowers, any waterfall.

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?

my black dress with big red roses and my black and white stripe heels with roses.

32. top five favorite vines?

oh shit the tampons one, the no yelling sock, the souls of the innocent, bagel boys, that was majestic

33. most used phrase in your phone?

i have wtf set to automatically replace with what the fuck and i probably use that daily

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?

i always have the cropp metcalfe jingle stuck in my head

35. average time you fall asleep?

on a work night usually between 10:30 and 11:30 but weekends its closer to midnight

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?

probably those creepy u mad? and sad face drawings.

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

i prefer a suitcase but not a huge one

38. lemonade or tea?

it has to be sweet tea if it’s iced

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?

lemon cake. lemon meringue pie is never the right sweet/tart ratio

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school?

my senior yaer they locked the boys and girls bathrooms in the science wing because the boys were setting off axe bombs and the girls were smoking cigarettes

41. last person you texted?

my friend corinne

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

yes

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

yes

44. favorite scent for soap?

citrus. it just smells cleaner

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?

i’m a sucker for fantasy

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?

i have a couple of dresses that are stretchy but too short to be acceptable (imo) for public wear

47. favorite type of cheese?

i love mozarella

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be?

i’d be a peach

49. what saying or quote do you live by?

it’s chaos, be kind

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?

probably just weird shit from camp

51. current stresses?

mmmmmm job hunting, packing for camp, cleaning

52. favorite font?

i can’t remember the font name but it’s like old typewriter letters

53. what is the current state of your hands?

i need to paint my nails and cut them

54. what did you learn from your first job?

that people are really fucking dumb and don’t read the fine print on their coupons

55. favorite fairy tale?

the princess and the pea

56. favorite tradition?

we always do a big pancake dinner on mardi gras

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?

dealing with my hair’s natural curl pattern, and i’m gonna have to get back to you on the other two

58. four talents you’re proud of having?

i can braid hair really well, i can cook without a recipe, i made the highest swim level as a camper in 6 weeks my last year as a camper, i’m really good at cat’s cradle

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?

“absolutely not”

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be?

i don’t watch anime so i have no idea

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?

“war is war and hell is hell. and of the two, war is a lot worse”

62. seven characters you relate to?

radar o’reilly, arya stark, dumplin’, carol danvers, eleanor shellstrop, wayne and daryl from letterkenny.

63. five songs that would play in your club?

gas pedal - sage the gemini, gasolina - daddy yankee, despacito - luis fonsi, bitch better have my money - rihanna, and only nicki minaj’s verse from monster

64. favorite website from your childhood?

neopets or i think it was whitesheepblacksheep but there was a site that had a maze game that was set to the music Orpheus in the Underworld

65. any permanent scars?

my right foot from being born c-section, right shin from a staph infection, left wrist and left foot from ganglion cysts, and my chin from a golf club

66. favorite flower(s)?

all of them EXCEPT for the flowers from bradford pear trees. fuck those.

67. good luck charms?

not really

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried?

oh god there was a grape juice my friend brenda had me try and it was just so tart it tasted like it had gone past expiration.

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?

i can tie and untie a hair tie with my fingers

70. left or right handed?

right handed

71. least favorite pattern?

i hate herringbone and houndstooth

72. worst subject?

the only math i breezed through was geometry

73. favorite weird flavor combo?

i really like potato chips and grape jelly

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?

like a 6 or 7. unless it’s mouth pain then like a 3 at most.

75. when did you lose your first tooth?

probably 7 or 8? i can’t remember but i DO know that my mother kept all of mine and my siblings baby teeth

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)?

potato gratin is amazing

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?

succulents

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

coffee from a gas station specifically sheetz

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

oh god my school photo. my license photo i look like i WILL kill the photographer

80. earth tones or jewel tones?

jewel tones

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?

i use both interchangeably

82. pc or console?

i play internet games which is as far as i got with gaming. although i do really want a game cube so i can play monkeyball

83. writing or drawing?

writing

84. podcasts or talk radio?

podcasts

84. barbie or polly pocket?

i have 2 pollypockets still and i refuse to give them up

85. fairy tales or mythology?

mythology

86. cookies or cupcakes?

87. your greatest fear?

i really don’t like the dark lmao

88. your greatest wish?

mmmm i’m honestly not sure

89. who would you put before everyone else?

barack obama

90. luckiest mistake?

not checking the weekend of my brother getting married and lucking out that i bought concert tickets for the weekend before

91. boxes or bags?

bags

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?

fairy lights

93. nicknames?

libby, libs, libster, “ms. teaguerson” is one i’ve gotten from a couple of kids i’ve subbed for, any version of elizabeth at this point.

94. favorite season?

fall

95. favorite app on your phone?

i just downloaded a crosswords app and it’s fantastic

96. desktop background?

the sky being absolutely BLACK during an afternoon storm right before a big event at camp

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?

i think 8

98. favorite historical era?

i really love the clothes of the 40′s

#ask #about me #nonnienonnienonnie

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protisipun1987 · 6 years

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passionate-baker · 5 years

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A Weekend in Kilkenny, Ireland

Hi friends, welcome to a new travel post!

Today we’re sharing everything we know & love about the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny! This post has been three years in the making, so I’m excited to finally share it! We visited most recently back in July for the Bob Dylan/Neil Young concert & finally managed to gather enough material to write a cohesive and informed blog post - and amen to that, I’ve been dying to share some of these photos on here for bloody ages!

Side note: the concert was the bomb diggity.

Kilkenny is genuinely a lovely city to visit. It’s literally an hour & a half from Dublin and just perfect for a day trip or weekend away. It’s the cobblestones, cute pubs, and great restaurants that keep us going back for more, but there’s also a lot of sightseeing options if that’s more your thing. We’ve included heaps of recommendations below, including thoughts on accommodation, food, drinks, and attractions.

Happy reading!

W H E R E T O S T A Y

Pembroke Kilkenny // our number one choice when visiting the city. It is unfailingly perfect every single time - the staff, the rooms, the atmosphere, the location, even the breakfast! The only thing left to say is three short words: we’ll be back.

Butler House // a close second to the Pembroke. Location wise they are practically next door to each other, and Butler House definitely wins on the aesthetically pleasing side of things: a charming historic house covered in ivy, with beautiful gardens & a feel of rustic luxury to it. Definitely the classier place to stay.

W H E R E T O H A V E C O F F E E

Cakeface // this is my ideal kind of coffee shop: perfect coffee & delicious baked goods. We went back twice, once opting for a raspberry white chocolate + pistachio cake, and once for a chocolate biscuit dome, both of which were 100% divine. There’s a choice of two different coffee brands to choose from - with tasting notes to help you pick which you’d prefer - that change every few days, so you can try something new each time. I had barista envy when I was casually given a swan in my flat white. And no, this isn’t the only coffee place in Kilkenny, but it is the only good coffee place.

W H E R E T O E A T

Campagne // our first Michelin starred restaurant! We went for the exceptionally good value lunch menu, and every single item we tried - from crispy sweetbreads to juicy pork belly to tomato parfait to melt-in-the-mouth mashed potatoes - was impeccable & incredibly delicious. We shared a cheese plate & a lemon posset for dessert and not one crumb was left behind afterwards. Such a lovely experience!

Butcher // go here for 3 very good reasons: meat, cheese, dessert. We shared an epic cowboy steak, cheesy potato gratin and extra cheesy mac and cheese. I regret not one calorie; the sides were laced with mozzarella. We almost decided against dessert because of the above, but we relented & ordered the signature dish: salted chocolate peanut butter tart, with PB pretzel ice cream & salty pretzels on top. It was the dessert of our dreams.

Zuni // consistently good. A lovely space - right across the road from both hotels mentioned above - with nice staff, and delicious food. Every time I go I order the black pudding scotch egg & will 100% order it again next time. Dessert highlights include an old-fashioned yet extra flavoursome lemon meringue baked alaska; trust us.

Foodworks // recommended to us by Kilkenny natives. In fairness, it has been two years since we last visited, but from what I remember we did rather enjoy ourselves here. It’s slightly more expensive than what we normally pay for lunch out, but the food was lovely, as was the setting.

Cafe Roma // yes, it’s a chipper. It is, however, a really good chipper, and Boyfriend’s granddad used to bring him and his siblings here when they were kids, so ..

W H E R E T O D R I N K

Bridie’s Bar & General Store // my favourite place for a drink in the city. There’s a lovely olden time feel to the place - with a cute little store area in the front and an adorably quaint bar through to the back. It’s dimly lit with candles all over & there’s a touch of romance in the air. Our favourite place to linger for a beverage or two. The bar takes its name from Bridie Langton, whose family still own this location and the one next door.

Left Bank // a cool, hipster kind of place with great cocktails. I’ve stopped in a few times over the years and I feel like I discover quirky new things about the place each time: the paintings move, there’s odd bits & bobs hanging all over the bar etc etc. Definitely worth a visit.

Langtons Bar // kind of a Kilkenny institution. At night there’s live music and the likes, but we prefer it during the early evening when there’s a more casual kind of atmosphere.

W H E R E T O V I S I T

Kilkenny Castle // actually very cool! I was skeptical, but this is definitely worth the entrance fee - Boyfriend & I loved it! The castle is beautifully restored to its former glory, with pictures up around the place of the restoration process, which in itself was fascinating to see. Added bonus: there’s a magnificent picture gallery inside the castle with some wonderful pieces of Irish heritage on display.

Kilkenny Design Center // a beautiful space right across from the castle, selling the wares of Irish makers and designers. We have a mooch around each time we visit, just to experience the loveliness of the shop.

Wander // aside from whatever attractions may grab your attention, Kilkenny is a very lovely city to just wander around. There are quaint little weaving paths around the place, beautiful medieval lanes to amble through (Butter Slip being my fave), viewpoints to look out over the river at, etc.

If you’d like to follow along with our travels in real-time, be sure to check out my Instagram!

T R A V E L I N I R E L A N D :

Cork, Ireland // Westport, Ireland // Galway, Ireland

A L L T R A V E L P O S T S :

Bremen, Germany // Paris, France // Amsterdam, Holland // Copenhagen, Denmark // Edinburgh, Scotland // Barcelona, Spain // Munich, Germany // Vienna, Austria // London, UK i - ii - iii // Florence, Italy // Bologna, Italy

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