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世界遺産「東大寺」本坊大広間で心洗われる法話拝聴+大仏殿を僧侶のご案内で特別参拝 絶景スポット二月堂も必見!『奈良うまし冬めぐり』<1~2月/奈良市>

大丈夫ですか?

Reviewed by: オンコロコロ

説法は、人生の糧となるような、含蓄あるお言葉をお聞きしたかったのですが、残念ながら引き込まれるお話を頂けませんでした。下手でも良いですから、準備を万全にして頂き、少なくともプリントを配り、説明するとか、黒板とか、ザラ版紙にマジックて書き込んで説明するとかして欲しかったです。
失礼なようですか、参加料を取るのであれば、500円ぐらいの価値でした。キツイようですが、旅行社の価値をおとしめたばかりでなく、東大寺さんの価値をも怪しげにする不勉強な、不誠実な説法と言わざるを得ません。

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このたびは、不快な思いをおかけ致しまして誠に申し訳ございませんでした。心より厚くお詫び申し上げます。
ご指摘の点につきましては、課内会議にて貴重なご意見として発表させていただきます。ご意見を参考に、お客様に楽しんでいただけるような企画づくりに努めてまいります。
どうか今後とも変わらぬご愛顧のほど、心よりお願い申し上げます。

(うまし奈良めぐり実行委員会事務局)

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Packages: 午後コース(14:00開始)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/01/23
Activity Date: 2017/01/21

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

Superb experience!

Reviewed by: Colin

Amazing time at Kuge Krafts with the so kind and generous Kuge couple. Very intimate studio surrounded by pottery and perfect coffee and cake waiting for us upon arrival set the atmosphere. Excellent introduction to Kintsugi with the patient and encouraging advices from sensei which just make us wish we could come back for more or at least to try it again very soon at home! No doubt that I will brag about my amazing kintsugied sake glass at any occasion I get - yes you get to bring your piece of art back home.
Thank you, thank you and thank you,

PS: beware though that after that class you will want to voluntarily break any piece of ceramic you come across just for the excuse of having something to kintsugi...

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/01/09
Activity Date: 2017/01/07

一般家庭での三線教室&沖縄料理作り体験 沖縄でプチホームステイ!<名護市>

大満足です

Reviewed by: たかこう

1月2日に家族4人で体験してきました。正月休みのため、受け入れ家庭が見つからないとのことで、本部町にある’波止場の駅’内での開催となり、内容もイレギュラーになると事前に連絡があった上で参加しました。三線教室については地元の観光協会の会長さんに指導していただきました。早めに到着しましたが、最初に本部町の中心街の町案内をしていただいたり、生簀のグルクンをタモですくったりしました。昼食はそのグルクンの活造り、バター焼き、あら汁を出していただきました。三線講師のかたとのゆんたくもとても楽しく、とても有意義な時間を過ごせました。何度も沖縄は来ていますが、初めてと思うくらい地元の方と長時間話をさせていただき、とても癒されました。次回来沖時は本プログラムのほうでも参加したいと思います。また、今回お世話になった【海生活】の海人メニューも利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

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このたびはご利用いただき有難うございました。イレギラーでの対応となってしまい、ご迷惑をお掛け致しましたが、お楽しみ頂けたとのことでホッとしております。改めまして有難うございました。次回お越しの際は、是非再チャレンジ頂ければ幸いです。またのお越しを楽しみにお待ち申し上げております。やんばる日和 山田

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/01/07
Activity Date: 2017/01/02

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

初めての

Reviewed by: 中村英夫

体験で緊張しましたが、丁寧に教えてくださり自分の江戸切り子ができました。ちょっと先生の言葉が冷たいような気がしましたが。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/12/25
Activity Date: 2016/11/30

奈良定期観光バス 法隆寺+中宮寺+慈光院+薬師寺+唐招提寺 を巡る1日バスツアー<7時間/昼食付/JR奈良駅・近鉄奈良駅発>

とても良いです

Reviewed by: よこちゃん

ゆったりとバス旅行が出来ました。ガイドさんもすごくご親切で、とてもお勧めのバス旅行です。ツアーが良いとその県の印象まで良いものとして残るので大事ですね。

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Packages: 薬師寺 玄奘三蔵院「大唐西域壁画」非公開期間
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/12/24
Activity Date: 2016/12/22

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fantastic experience

Reviewed by: viv

We made ramen and it was a lot of fun. Our instructor was very friendly and conversational, spoke good English too. We learned a lot and wowed a lot of friends back at home.

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Dear viv

Thank you for coming.
We are very glad to know the Japanese culture.
Also, please come by all means.
We are waiting for all the staff.

Regards
ito

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/12/19
Activity Date: 2016/11/25

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

集中を楽しめました

Reviewed by: 河崎麻美

緊張もしましたが、クールな先生のおかげでみんなで楽しく体験ができました。
一瞬の気の迷いで失敗をしてしまうという緊張もありました。実際失敗もたくさんありましたが、それも体験のいいところでしたw
ありがとうございました。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/12/13
Activity Date: 2016/12/11

Private Maiko Dance Performance with Dinner or Snacks Plan in Kyoto

A perfect evening

Reviewed by: Catherine

We booked the evening not being so sure of what would be the evening since i think the description of the product is not good, you cannot be sure if it a party or dinner.
We spent a wonderful evening with our Maiko in a tea house which in Japan means a private club house.
Dinner was the high Kaseiki Kyoto cuisine, sake was pouring freely.
Our Maiko was delightful, she entertained us and was cute, funny and her dancing was exquisite.
I booked the translation services in order for us to fully appreciate the evening and it was worth every penny, since we could communicate with our Maiko and Peter was very knowledgeable of the Japanese culture.
Great value for money evening, away from the crowed evenings.

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Thank you very much for your review, and for choosing our tea house for your maiko experience.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed yourself!
We will continue to do our best to provide the best Kyoto-style hospitality,
and we hope you will have a chance to visit Kyoto again.

Kyohanamachi Kawamura


 

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Packages: Kaiseki Dinner and Maiko Entertainment Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/12/06
Activity Date: 2016/11/29

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

very great experience

Reviewed by: m.katherine

海外から来た親戚連れてきました, サンプル作り教えてくれる方々がとても優しかったです, 言葉の壁があっても一生懸命に教えてくれました とても楽しかった また行きます

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m katherine 様

この度はご来店頂きありがとうございました。
英語が流暢でなく申し訳ございません。
楽しく体験なさって頂けたなら嬉しく思います
次は違うメニューにTRYしてみて下さい
またのご来店お待ちしております

スタッフ一同

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/12/03
Activity Date: 2016/11/23

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

とっても楽しかった

Reviewed by: ようかん

初体験でしたがスタッフの方が優しく、丁寧、的確にアドバイスしてもらえたので
とても良かったです。
グラスを見るたびに嬉しくなり、割らないように大切に扱います。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/11/22
Activity Date: 2016/11/19

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

Very nice!

Reviewed by: Nadine

Sensei Kuge and his wife were great and we learned something new. Also, this course is so great because you get something you can take home! I totally recommend it, it was a very nice experience and we will try to continue doing Kintsugi at home, because it was so interesting and fun!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/15
Activity Date: 2016/11/06

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Grover

We enjoyed every moment of this tour. It was well organized. The Kaiseki dinner was delicious. It gave us a taste of various kinds of Japanese traditional food. The Maiko dance was beautiful and captivating. After the dance, we had a short stroll at the very beautiful Japanese garden which was very enjoyable! The last brief stop of the tour was going to the top of a mountain to see the night view of Kyoto which ended the evening perfectly. We just found we hadn't had enough of all of it!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/12
Activity Date: 2016/11/04

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun and Unique - A must!

Reviewed by: Ellie

We had no idea what to expect for this experience but we were pleasantly surprised. We each made a plastic parfait and it was so much fun. Our teacher was super friendly and encouraging, and he spoke English well. It's a little bit out of the way from the centre of Tokyo, but worth the trip. Definitely give this a go if you have some spare time and want something unique.

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Hello Guest

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation and I think in an honor.
Did you enjoy a food sample experience
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

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Packages: Full Size Parfait with 6 Pieces of Fruit
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/11/11
Activity Date: 2016/11/06

奈良定期観光バス 法隆寺+中宮寺+慈光院+薬師寺+唐招提寺 を巡る1日バスツアー<7時間/昼食付/JR奈良駅・近鉄奈良駅発>

法隆寺で知られる「斑鳩の里」から「西ノ京」を巡る 1日観光バスツアー

Reviewed by: ひろともぞう

効率よく回れ、とにかくベテランガイドさんの知識は申し分なかったです。
個人手配ではとても回れません。
大満足でした。

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Packages: 【3月まで】薬師寺 玄奘三蔵院「大唐西域壁画」公開期間
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/11/05
Activity Date: 2016/11/04

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Enjoyed Maiko Performance!

Reviewed by: Ken and Karen

It was such a treat to see actual Maiko performance along with a nice kaiseki dinner. The evening tour of Kyoto was an added bonus. The Shozan Garden was beautiful!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/23
Activity Date: 2016/10/16

Glamourous Oiran Makeover and Kimono Photoshoot in Kyoto

Good fun

Reviewed by: Lauryn

Had a great time, everything went smoothly. The girls and photographer were very helpful.

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Thank you for a visit the other day.
It is splendid in wonderful two people.
Thank you for the contribution of the review !!

  • Our own photos taken by staff

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Packages: Couples Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/23
Activity Date: 2016/10/21

Shared Yakatabune Tokyo Dinner Cruise with All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Fun night

Reviewed by: Dan

The food was good, could do with a bit more, but the drinks are in abundance. The hostess on the night was friendly, knowledgeable and inclusive. The diners on the next table were so much fun, despite minimal English. I would definitely recommend the cruise.

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Packages: Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/22
Activity Date: 2016/10/01

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

It was wonderful !!

Reviewed by: Milena

I had such a great time !! It was so nice !! I would do it again, no hesitation !!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/22
Activity Date: 2016/10/19

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great experience and friendly staff, this is the place to go

Reviewed by: Kenton

Went with wife and mother. Very friendly staff. We were helped by a younger fellow who was very nice. No problem with the language barrier. Everyone had a good time. If you want to try your hand at making fake food, this is the place to visit. Afterward, they boxed our creations very securely so we can transport them safely home. It takes a day to cure, so try to give yourself time so it can survive the flight back.

Thanks for the great experience!

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Hello  Kenton

Thank you very much for coming to the store.
If you'd enjoy a food sample experience, I'm glad.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.

The work I had a customer make breaks for packing.I go carefully.

I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

Thanks



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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/21
Activity Date: 2016/10/17

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Beautiful place

Reviewed by: Erik Payne

The Shouzen Garden is so beautiful, especially at night. The maiko dance and kaiseki dinner were extraordinary. One word to sum it up- -unforgettable! Do go!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/17
Activity Date: 2016/10/14

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Private Maiko Dance

Reviewed by: Clara

Seeing performance by Geisha is a must do in Japan. In the past you need to know someone from the tea house to arrange such activity and a private dinner. It's very nice that we can book private performance and dinner with a Maiko (geisha trainee) via the internet nowadays with English translator. Highly recommended activity.

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Thank you very much for booking the dinner with us, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the experience!
We shall continue to strive to provide the best service possible for our guests.

Best Regards, Kyohanamachi Kawamura

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/15
Activity Date: 2016/10/12

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great lesson more for kids

Reviewed by: Jamie

Was really looking forward to the wax making but this was rather simple. Would have loved for a harder course for adults too.

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Hello Jamie

We thank you for your visit
Thank you for also high rating
We look forward to come again for your visit

ITO

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/13
Activity Date: 2016/10/11

Traditional Shodo Calligraphy Lesson in Kyoto with an English-Speaking Teacher

A great cultural experience

Reviewed by: Sandra

We really enjoyed our calligraphy lesson, very well organised with great explanations in English with plenty of information about the cultural aspects of calligraphy in Japanese. Very achievable for all levels, and beautiful results to take home.

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Dear Sandra,

Thank you very much for writing a review for us. We are more than glad to know that you enjoyed the class and felt in that way. We also had a great time with five of you. We look forward to meeting you again someday, before long.

Warm Regards,
Kimi on behalf of Kiyomi

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/10/11
Activity Date: 2016/10/07

『出雲大社』日帰りバスツアー ご縁の国、島根。出雲の縁結びスポットをめぐる旅<9~1月/玉造温泉入浴付/新大阪発>by ラド観光

盛りだくさんでした!

Reviewed by: カルーア

八重垣神社に始まり、メインの出雲大社で少し多めの時間を取ってもらい昼食!
最後は玉造湯神社でお参りをした後温泉に入りました!!
かなりの盛りだくさんのせいか、休憩の時間がかなり少なかったです。
夜ご飯を食べる時間がなかったのが残念でしたが、三連休の中日で渋滞もあったので仕方ないかな〜という印象でした。
全体的にはかなりの楽しかったし大満足でした!
ありがとうございました(^-^)

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Packages: おすすめプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/10/11
Activity Date: 2016/10/09

乗合屋形船 お台場&スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理&飲み放題付! 全船掘りごたつ&スカイデッキ完備<両国発>by 晴海屋

乗り合い屋形船で飲み放題❗

Reviewed by: やぽち

夜、屋形船で隅田川から見るお台場やスカイツリーのなんて綺麗なこと❕✨地上から眺める景色とはまた一味違う華やかさです。ちゃんとお写真タイムもとってくれるし食事も普通に美味しいし❗特にきすの天ぷら❗ちょーうまい❗さっきまで知らなかった人ともうお友達乗り合い屋形船 最高です❕✨

  • 景色も料理も言うことなし❕✨

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/10/08
Activity Date: 2016/10/06

春日大社ガイドツアー 春日大社御本殿・若宮御本殿 参拝

満足

Reviewed by: MMSS

8月の暑い時に、私たち2人だけの参加でしたが、丁寧に説明して頂きました。ほとんど綺麗になった本殿も参拝でき、大満足でした。

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残暑が続く中、春日大社式年造替の行事にご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。11月6日には、いよいよ新しくなった御本殿に四柱の神様がお還りになられます。この正遷宮をお祝いする奉祝行事・芸能奉納が、11月に行われます。紅葉やイチョウに彩られる中、またのご参拝お待ちしております。

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Packages: 御本殿特別参拝(ご案内付)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/10/06
Activity Date: 2016/08/05

貸切お遍路ツアー 高知土佐(修行の道場)30番~36番<6時間/選べる出発時間/高知市発>

参拝してよかったです。

Reviewed by: ノエルママ

念願の四国八十八ヶ所参拝。充実した7ヶ所参りでした。
運転手さんも気さくでやさしく丁寧に対応して下さったのでとても気持ち良くお参りできました。縁起のいい苗字の入福運転手様、本当にありがとうございました。
娘共々御礼申し上げます。

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この度は、誠にありがとうございました。
お喜びいただけて光栄です。
嬉しいコメントありがとうございます。
また、機会がございましたら、どうぞよろしくお願いたします。

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Packages: 普通車(1~4名)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/10/01
Activity Date: 2016/09/28

Morning Tour to Uji and Byodoin Temple with a Tea Ceremony from Kyoto

Reviewed by: Jiankun

It was a good and informative trip. A bit of history and culture learning. The tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Wish it had been longer.

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Posted on: 2016/09/05

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A wonderful day

Reviewed by: Vanessa

The staff there is very nice, friendly, patient and helpful. The workshop is also very interesting with detailed explanations. They always try to let you participate in as many steps as possible. Also, they pack your lovely food samples with good care. I am particularly impressed by how firendly and helpful our workshop tutor is - he tells us how to get to the nearest station in the most convenient and cheapest way with a printed map, and immediately looks for and recommends me a great udon shop when we tell him we would like to have udon as our lunch. He also speaks slowly to pander to my standard of Japanese. We really enjoy chatting with him much :)! It is definitely one of the most remarkable and marvelous memories throughout our journey. They are undoubtedly the loveliest people I have ever met in Tokyo. Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful day in Tokyo.

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Dear Ms.Vanessa

Come We will thank you very much.
It is an honor to enjoy.
When I came to Japan, also we will have to wait!
Please take care of yourself.

Ito ryo

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/09/04
Activity Date: 2016/08/31

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Informative and Fun

Reviewed by: Jamie

This was a great experience for us. The owner taught us so much about the history of fake food making, which was really interesting. Making the parfait was also easy with the instructions and quite a lot of fun. Finding this place was a bit of trouble, since Google Maps took us to the wrong location, so if following GPS, be careful of where it leads you. The English was not too bad at this place, so it is okay if you don't understand Japanese and the booking is in English too. Strongly recommended as price was good value.

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Hello Sir and Madam

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
It's difficult to understand because there is an atelier in a residential area.
I'm sorry.
Did you enjoy an experience?
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

A staff

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/08/27
Activity Date: 2016/08/03