2019 2020 Holiday AAA

MAKE YOUR SPIRITS BRIGHT WITH A

Holiday Getaway 2019-2020

save up to

200

$

per person* * see back cover for details

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FESTIVE

fun awaits!

The sparkling lights, the spreading of good cheer, the chance to spend time with family and friends…the holidays are special for these reasons and so many more. Much like an incredible travel experience, the holidays allow us to reflect on past adventures and look forward to the journey that lies ahead.

These two joys of life can be brought together with our collection of festive holiday and winter season tours. From a scenic train ride to see New Orleans’ iconic oaks adorned in glittering lights to visiting charming Christmas markets, or the jubilant Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day, spirited holiday memories are waiting for you.

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Magical Christmas Markets Christmas on the Danube Classic Christmas Markets Christmas in London

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Spotlight on New York City Holiday Spotlight on San Antonio Holiday Southern Charm Holiday America’s Music Cities Holiday NEW

Nashville & the Smoky Mountains Holiday

NEW

Spotlight on New Orleans Holiday California New Year’s Getaway

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AAA MCV HAS

your ticket!

Throughout many of our tours, we provide our guests with unique experiences that allow you to partake in local festivities. These are just a few of the ways we make sure you’ve got tickets to special holiday and winter events.

Enjoy walking through downtown to see the elaborate holiday décor at Harrods Christmas in London (pg. 16) See the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Spotlight on NYC Holiday (pg. 18) Choose from a selection of Broadway’s biggest hits Spotlight on NYC Holiday (pg. 18) Revel in the music at a Grand Ole Opry Show America’s Music Cities Holiday (pg. 24) Delight in Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show Nashville & the Smoky Mountains Holiday (pg. 26)

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MORE

joyful MORE

festive MORE

merry Traveling with us comes with benefits that take the guided travel experience to a whole new level. We pay attention to every detail so that in the end, you haven’t just visited a destination, you’ve experienced it.

You’ve sampled the local cuisine, tasted the wine, shopped in the markets and seen the shows and performances. We’ve made sure that the stage is set for a truly magical holiday journey that you’ll never forget.

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MAGICAL

Christmas Markets 8 D AY S • 1 0 M E A L S • F R O M $ 1 8 4 9 * 2019 DATES: N O V. 3 0 & D E C . 7 & 1 4 | 2 0 2 0 D AT E S : N O V. 2 8 , D E C . 5 & 1 2

AUSTRIA • GERMANY

BE CAPTIVATED BY CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRIA AND GERMANY Iconic Christmas scenes are waiting for you in Austria and Germany as you explore the birthplace of the 600-year-old tradition of “Christkindlesmarkt,” the festive Christmas Markets that feature traditional food, wonderful local handicrafts and all the snowy holiday magic a traveler could hope to find.

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Some of Bavaria’s Best CHRISTMAS MARKETS No matter which Christmas market you visit, you are guaranteed to have a festive adventure. Each market is

A Tyrolean Town INNSBRUCK Nestled in the heart of the mountains, the Tyrolean town of Innsbruck has

known for something special, whether it’s a particularly wonderful fruitcake or a handmade wooden nutcracker.

It’s best to visit a few for a full variety of experiences.

much to offer; plenty of history, culture, popular attractions and whiteblanketed adventures. It serves as your home base for five nights as you venture out to nearby places to soak up the most magnificent Alpine experiences.

Did You Know?

Glühwein is mulled wine that’s commonly found at Christmas Markets. It is usually made with port or claret wine and flavored with spices like star anise, peppercorn, cinnamon and

cardamom.

It’s

served warm and is Highlights: Choice on Tour: Explore the History or Architecture of Innsbruck • Seefeld • Carriage Ride • Munich • Salzburg • St. Peter’s

a popular beverage at

Christmastime

in Europe.

Restaurant • Oberammergau

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CHRISTMAS

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GERMANY • AUSTRIA

KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A RELAXING CRUISE ALONG THE DANUBE RIVER Travel along the scenic Danube River on a well-appointed river cruise.

Stop along the way to visit traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenburg and Nuremberg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Visit iconic locations such as the medieval city of Regensburg and the Vienna Opera House.

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Vienna, Austria

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The City of Music: VIENNA’S IMPERIAL ARCHITECTURE Join a local expert who will take you on a tour of some of Vienna’s most impressive structures. See the sumptuous Hofburg

Sailing Along the Danube:

A RELAXING 6 NIGHTS

Palace, the beautiful Vienna Opera House, the regal Ringstrasse and the lofty St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Unpack only once and enjoy a relaxing 6-night river cruise on board a lovely ship. This beautiful vessel offers the newest

technology,

a

panoramic

deck terrace café, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Enjoy a gala dinner on board the ship, complete with a wonderful Christmas concert.

Did You Know?

Each Christmas market has its own specialty, so you’ll want to know what to look for at each one. Shop for nutcrackers in Nuremberg. Find wooden toys and dolls in Regensburg. In Passau, look for Bohemian glass ornaments from the Czech Republic,

Highlights: Vienna Opera House • Hofburg Palace • Wachau Valley • Glühwein Party • Passau • Regensburg • Nuremberg • Christmas Markets • Rothenburg • Würzburg

and

find

local

honey and beeswax candles in Vienna.

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CLASSIC

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GERMANY • FRANCE • AUSTRIA

EUROPEAN CHARM IS HEIGHTENED

BY THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT Christmas markets in Europe date back to the Middle Ages, beginning in Central Europe or what is now known as Germany, eastern France and Austria. Today, you can find Christmas Markets in many countries in Europe. During your visit to any of these markets, you’ll likely find a Christmas tree, nativity scene and many booths selling handcrafted goods and traditional holiday treats as well as a healthy dose of festive cheer.

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Enchanting & Festive: NUREMBERG CHRISTMAS MARKET Dating all the way back to 1628, this is one of the oldest Christmas Markets in Germany. Here you’ll find delicious gingerbread, rich fruitcakes and savory bratwurst served on fresh rolls. Look for

Culinary Delights: CHRISTMAS TREATS: One of the best parts of any Christmas

“prune men” made from actual dried fruit as well as Bavarian wooden ornaments and nutcrackers.

Market is the food. The smell of mulled wine, gingerbread, cookies, fruitcake and roasted nuts mingles with the scent of smoky sausages being cooked outdoors to create the most wonderfully festive and mouthwatering olfactory atmosphere.

Did You Know?

According

to

European

folklore,

the

Christkind (Christ child) was a sprite-like figure

responsible

for

bringing

children

their Christmas presents. For decades, the Christmas Market in Nuremberg, Germany

Highlights: Black Forest • Strasbourg • Würzburg • Nuremberg • Rothenburg • Oberammergau • Innsbruck • Munich • Christmas Markets

has selected a local girl to play the Christkind.

She is responsible for opening the Christmas Market and recites a prologue from the balcony of the Church of Our Lady.

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CHRISTMAS

in London 7 D AY S • 7 M E A L S • F R O M $ 1 4 9 9 * 2019 DATES: N O V. 2 9 & D E C . 4 , 5 , 11 , & 1 2

SINGLE HOTEL STAY

VISIT LONDON DRESSED IN ITS FESTIVE BEST Dive right into the holidays with a visit to London when it’s adorned in holiday attire. Unpack only once at your singlestay hotel and then venture out each day to see twinkling lights that bring even more magic to this iconic metropolis. It is magical at any time, but especially so at Christmas.

Admire department store window displays, explore colorful Christmas markets, and catch the infectious holiday spirit from bustling holiday shoppers.

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Tower Bridge

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© Blenheim Palace/Pete Seaward

A Dickensian Christmas Dinner: DINNER INSPIRED BY CHARLES DICKENS So

many

of

London’s

Christmas

traditions date back to the Victorian

Christmas at Blenheim:

Era and the time of Charles Dickens,

BLENHEIM PALACE

beloved author of the holiday classic,

Visit the birthplace of one of Britain’s

to Dickensian London by indulging in a

greatest leaders, Sir Winston Churchill.

wonderful Christmas feast inspired by

During the holiday season, the ambiance

the book.

“A Christmas Carol.” Travel back in time

is festive and the décor glitters with gold.

Behold the family dining hall, with the table dressed in holiday silver, crystal and china along with seasonal flowers and ribbons. The courtyard and grounds are turned into an English countryside winter

Did You Know?

The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a gift from Norway. Every year since 1947, the country has sent a tree as a “thank you” for supporting their efforts during World War II.

wonderland.

Highlights:

Harrods

at

Christmas

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NYC Holiday

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SINGLE HOTEL STAY

SEE “THE BIG APPLE” SPARKLE WITH HOLIDAY CHEER America’s most exciting city is absolutely dazzling at Christmastime. The romance of a large metropolis mixes perfectly with the spirit of the holidays to create wonderful shopping in festively decorated shops, iconic must-sees, and world-class entertainment experiences that are absolutely bursting with good cheer on this single hotel stay, culturally immersive tour.

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Rockefeller Rockefeller Center, Center, NYC NYC

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A Spectacular Holiday Show: RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL The

famous

Christmas

Spectacular

featuring the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall is a must-see performance while in New York City. Each year, the

Dazzling Works of Art: AVENUE WINDOW DISPLAYS One of the most popular attractions in New York City are the window displays

Christmas Spectacular draws in more than a million people. Feel the holiday spirit at this unforgettable show while taking in the elegance and grandeur of this iconic theater.

on 5th Avenue. Just after Thanksgiving, department stores get to work building

Did You Know?

these elaborate holiday displays to catch

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has

the eye of passerby. People gather around

been a centerpiece of the Christmas season

to take in each carefully planned scene, the next one seemingly more incredible than the last.

in New York City since 1931. The tree is typically brought in at night with a police escort. In the past, trees have been transported to Rockefeller Center via flatbed trucks,

Highlights: Christmas Spectacular at Radio City • Broadway Show • Statue of Liberty • Ellis Island • Greenwich Village • Wall Street • 9/11 Memorial

floated on a barge down the Hudson, and flown in on the world’s largest cargo plane.

For complete tour details, visit AAA.com/mcv

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San Antonio Holiday 5 D AY S • 5 M E A L S • F R O M $ 1 4 9 9 * 2019 DATES: D E C . 1 , 1 4 & 1 5

SINGLE HOTEL STAY

DISCOVER THE “AMERICAN VENICE” ALL DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS When you visit San Antonio, it’s easy to see why it’s often called the “American Venice.” There are historic missions, River Walk restaurants, Spanish architecture and a beautiful river serving as the centerpiece to it all.

The charm of this area is brought to another level with the sights and sounds of the holiday spirit on this quick getaway with only a single hotel stay.

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River Walk, San Antonio

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©San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau/Richard Reynolds

©San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau/Al Rendon

Sparkles on the Water: SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK The River Walk is one of the prettiest parts of the city of San Antonio. This magical haven of trees, pathways, stone bridges and sparkling water

Sights & Flavors of Mexico: EL MERCADO

is made even more amazing with millions of holiday lights illuminating its already lovely atmosphere. Stroll along the river and lose yourself in holiday spirit.

Rich in the culture of San Antonio, the

Market

Square

is

a

three-

block outdoor plaza lined with 100 restaurants,

shops

and

produce

stands that primarily reflect Mexican

Did You Know?

The San Antonio Botanical Garden features 38 acres of tropical vegetation,

culture. This is the perfect opportunity

plants from all over the world and over

to shop for unique gifts, stop to enjoy

200 species of birds. From November

authentic Mexican food or enjoy street

24 to December 31, the

performers and entertainers.

garden

adorns

its

picturesque grounds with holiday décor

Highlights: Mission San Jose • The Alamo • LBJ Ranch • Fredericksburg • El Mercado • Paseo del Rio Cruise

and seasonal plants like poinsettias and a giant Christmas tree.

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SOUTHERN

Charm Holiday 6 D AY S • 8 M E A L S • F R O M $ 1 9 9 9 * 2019 DATES: D E C . 1 & 8

ENJOY LEGENDARY SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Experience the charming history and hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and South Carolina dressed up in holiday splendor. Spend two glamorous nights at the beautifully decorated and very exclusive Jekyll Island Club. After, explore plantations and museums, and take a drive through James Island County Park, decorated with 500,000 lights.

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Holiday Festival of Lights: ©Jekyll Island Authority

Holly, Jolly Jekyll: JEKYLL ISLAND Situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Georgia sits gorgeous Jekyll Island. It’s a sleepy little island that was transformed

JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK Very few light displays in all of the United States can stack up against what you’ll find on a three-mile ride through James Island County Park in Charleston, South Carolina. There, you’ll be enchanted by 700 magical light displays of every variety.

into an exclusive winter playground for America’s rich and famous in 1896.

See the place lit up with holiday cheer

Did You Know?

and walk in the famous footsteps of the

A ubiquitous flower that many associate

Rockefellers, Pulitzers, and J.P. Morgan

with the holiday season, the poinsettia

to name just a few of the wealthy families who vacationed there in its heyday.

is named after Charleston-born Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett. Dr. Poinsett is said to have discovered the plant along a roadside in Taxco, Mexico in December of 1828. After being so enamored by its bold color, he

Highlights: Choice on Tour: Boone Hall Plantation or Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum • Historic Charleston • Jekyll Island • Christmas Caroling • James Island County Park Holiday Display

sent clippings back to South Carolina to further study and breed the flower. Today, they’re the highest-selling flowering potted plant.

For complete tour details, visit AAA.com/mcv

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A M E R I C A’ S

Music Cities Holiday 8 D AY S • 11 M E A L S • F R O M $ 2 7 9 9 * 2019 DATES: D E C . 1 & 3 | 2 0 2 0 D AT E S : D E C . 4 , 6 , 11 & 1 3

LET THE MUSIC OF AMERICA INSPIRE YOUR HOLIDAYS America’s music cities certainly know how to wow during the holidays with lots of sights and sounds to get you in the mood for a holly jolly Christmas.

Visit New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville to sway to the sounds of the blues, jazz, country and rock ‘n’ roll while taking in the sights of these legendary locations decked out in their holiday best.

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A Country Christmas: GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT This

Decked Out in Holiday Splendor: GRACELAND When you visit Graceland from the middle of November through the second week of January, you can experience what Christmas was like at the Presley household. Paying homage

incredible

resort

hotel

has

everything a country music fan could wish for. Of course you’ll find plenty of that famous Southern hospitality, but there’s also ample dining, shopping and entertainment options as well as over 2 million holiday lights. Take in a delicious dinner and holiday show complete with music and dancing.

to Elvis’ classic holiday hit, “Blue Christmas,” you’ll find hundreds of blue lights lining the driveway. Inside, you’ll step back in time as you take in traditional holiday décor and envision Christmas’ past for Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie at Graceland.

Did You Know?

Elvis Presley’s 1957 release of “Elvis’ Christmas Album” caused quite a stir from critics, parents and radio stations. The crooner’s renditions of classics like “Silent Night” and “White Christmas,” were criticized for having too much soul and sensuality. Despite the backlash from critics, the album hit #1 on

Highlights: French Quarter • Swamp Tour • Jazz Revue • Graceland • Ryman Auditorium • Whiskey Distillery • Grand Ole Opry Show • Historic RCA Studio B • Country Music Hall of Fame • Dinner & Holiday Show

Billboard’s album chart in 1957 and his Christmas tunes still receive

considerable

season today.

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time during the Christmas

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Smoky Mountains Holiday 8 D AY S • 11 M E A L S • F R O M $ 2 5 9 9 * 2019 DATES: D E C . 5 & 1 2 | 2020 DATES: D E C . 6 & 1 0

TRADE YOUR SNOW SHOES FOR SOME COWBOY BOOTS Let the warmth, music and holiday spirit of the South fill your heart as you tour Nashville, Gatlinburg and Asheville. From a scrumptious holiday dinner and show at the Opryland Resort to the spectacular Dolly Parton Christmas Stampede, you’ll have plenty of festive fun to fill your days.

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See the Biltmore Estate ELABORATELY ADORNED IN HOLIDAY DÉCOR The magnificence and grandeur of George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate

Dolly Parton’s Christmas

is even more impressive during the

STAMPEDE AND DINNER SHOW

holiday season. Tour the stunning

Celebrate the Christmas season at

trees, 500 wreaths, 2,000 poinsettias

a special Dolly Parton Christmas

and a great 35-ft. live Fraser fir in the

Stampede and dinner show. Dine on

mansion’s expansive Banquet Hall.

estate while taking in 100+ decorated

a four-course country feast and watch as elves from the North and South Pole engage in fun-filled competitions.

Witness a live nativity scene complete with camels and bedazzled angels. It’s the kind of flamboyant entertainment you’d only expect from Ms. Parton.

Highlights:

Grand Ole Opry • Country

Music Hall of Fame • Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show • Biltmore Estate • Smoky Mountains National Park

Did You Know?

In 2016, Dolly Parton released an autobiographical film titled “Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love,” about growing up as one of eight children in the Great Smoky Mountains. The movie – a sequel to the first film “Coat of Many Colors” – details stories of Christmas’ past for Dolly and her family as they struggled to make ends meet and stay positive even in the darkest of times.

For complete tour details, visit AAA.com/mcv

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New Orleans Holiday 5 D AY S • 7 M E A L S • F R O M $ 1 5 9 9 * 2019 DATES: D E C . 1 & 8

GET JAZZED FOR THE HOLIDAYS New Orleans always has a festive flair about it, but during the Christmas season, the city radiates with the holiday spirit.

See the French Marketplace decked in holiday décor. Shop for unique holiday gifts on Royal Street. If you’re lucky, you may even catch some carolers or bands playing Christmas tunes in Jackson Square. Joyeux Nöel!

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Discover Christmas OF HOLIDAYS PAST AT THE HERMANN-GRIMA HOUSE ©Court of Two Sisters

Delight in a Delicious REVEILLON DINNER The Reveillon Dinner is a New Orleans holiday tradition dating back to the early 1800s. The word reveillon means “awakening” in French and the Creole people – one of the city’s first inhabitants – would enjoy this large meal after attending Christmas Eve midnight mass. Today, visitors can take part in this culinary tradition and savor a Reveillon Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter.

Learn about unique Creole holiday traditions and take in the periodinspired Christmas decorations that line

the

historic

Hermann-Grima

House. After your visit, continue to take in the nearby charms of the French Quarter.

Did You Know?

New Orleans Carnival is the city’s lively kick off celebration of Mardi Gras. During this time, elaborate floats roll in and the uptown parades begin, bringing with them plenty of colorful fun. While Carnival and Mardi Gras are often thought of as the same event, they represent two different things.

Highlights: French Quarter • Hermann-Grima Historic House • Celebration in the Oaks Holiday Lights • New Orleans School of Cooking • Victory Belles Holiday Musical Revue • Reveillon Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters

Carnival begins on January 6, marking the Epiphany, or the end of the Christian Christmas season, and ends at midnight on Mardi Gras, marking the start of the Christian Lent season.

For complete tour details, visit AAA.com/mcv

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CALIFORNIA

New Year’s Getaway 5 D AY S • 5 M E A L S • F R O M $ 1 9 9 9 * 2019 DATE: D E C . 2 9

RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA At New Year’s, Pasadena, California is abuzz with preparations for the big Tournament of Roses Parade. We have arranged for our guests to get a special sneak-peek as the finishing touches go on the magnificent floats.

There’s also a special band performance and a New Year’s Eve Gala dinner dance complete with live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight.

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A Century-Old Celebration: TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE Part of America’s New Year Celebration, this 130-year-old tradition takes place bright and early on New Year’s Day. The parade goes along 5 ½ miles and features floats decorated entirely with flowers, high-stepping equestrian units and lively marching bands. Our guests

A Toast to 2020!

enjoy prime viewing with reserved seating. What a way to start the year!

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER After enjoying a relaxing day exploring the Pasadena area, get ready to party!

We have planned a special New Year’s Eve Gala dinner complete with live entertainment, plenty of great food,

Did You Know?

It takes about 935 volunteers and 80,000 hours of combined personpower to make the parade a success.

You can spot these dedicated men and women, called “White Suiters,” by their distinctive white uniforms.

dancing and a champagne toast to help ring in 2020.

Highlights: Float Viewing • Bandfest • New Year’s Eve Party • Tournament of Roses Parade

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