{"id":124019,"date":"2025-08-28T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/?p=124019"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T00:10:39","slug":"a-5-day-maui-itinerary-for-solo-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/a-5-day-maui-itinerary-for-solo-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"A 5-Day Maui Itinerary for Solo Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_124020\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124020\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124020\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful shops in paia on maui\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/paia_Hawaii-Tourism-Authority-HTA-Tor-Johnson-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-124020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pa\u02bbia, Maui. Courtesy of Hawai\u02bbi Tourism Authority. Photo by Tor Johnson.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>This story contains affiliate links.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best known for saying \u201ce komo mai\u201d to honeymooners and families, Maui can also be that rare spot to reclaim solo travel when you don\u2019t have a significant other. Buck the trends. Be a rebel. Revel in Maui\u2019s beauty and local charm\u2014all on your own. Whether you\u2019re healing from a breakup, launching your \u201cEat, Pray, Love\u201d era on the Valley Isle, or just want to have some vacation autonomy, Maui can be the ultimate spot to reclaim your independence. Extroverts will rejoice in the many ways to meet people on-the-fly, while introverts can lock into the myriad activities Maui has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Day One: Sun &amp; Sustenance<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Morning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first&#8230; coffee. Visit <strong>Island Vibes Caf\u00e9<\/strong> at Napili Villages for an Aloha Latt\u00e9 that features coconut and mac nut flavors to perk you up on your first day. Back up your order with a breakfast burrito or an a\u00e7ai bowl to supercharge you for the day ahead. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, rent a paddleboard from <strong>Napili Bay Kayaks and SUPs<\/strong> right inside the caf\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a towel and some SPF (<a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/reef-safe-sunscreen\/\">may we recommend a reef-safe spray<\/a> so you don\u2019t have to worry about someone else getting your back?). Sun yourself on the shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/top-5-beaches-on-maui\/\">Napili Bay<\/a> and laze in front of Napili Kai, swimming and snorkeling to your heart\u2019s content. Feeling peckish? Grab a snack and a bevy from the <strong>Sea House restaurant<\/strong>, just steps away from your beach towel with some of the most iconic views on the westside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evening:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Party of one? More like party of fun. Let&#8217;s get this solo travel going with a solo dinner at the bar at <strong>Monkeypod Kitchen<\/strong> <strong>K\u0101\u2019anapali<\/strong> (a disclaimer, I may see you racing around the floor in my uniform). With live music and friendly staff, there will always be a conversation waiting to happen. Make sure to order the Monkeypod Mai Tai ($18), crowned with their signature Honey-Lilikoi foam. Then treat yourself to the seared ahi with a Maui onion-soy vinaigrette ($49) and their famous strawberry pie ($14)<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_124021\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124021\" class=\"wp-image-124021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Monkeypod Kitchen K\u0101\u02bbanapali strawberry cream pie on a plate with fork. Solo travel.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monkeypod_strawberry_pie-2048x1528.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-124021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monkeypod Kitchen K\u0101\u02bbanapali strawberry cream pie. Courtesy of Monkeypod Kitchen.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Day Two: Rejuvenation &amp; Revelry<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Morning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know you brought a spandex fit for some reason. Center yourself with a class at <strong>Form Pilates<\/strong> ($38), the latest fitness studio set up in K\u0101\u2019anapali\u2019s Fairway Shops. With a sleek look and top-of-line equipment, these reformer-based classes offer small class sizes that lends\u00a0 a little extra attention during your workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the K\u0101\u2019anapali Trolley (you deserve it; you did work out after all) or opt for a leisurely stroll down to Kahekili or \u201cAirport\u201d Beach for a midday dip at a spot that locals love. This north K\u0101\u2019anapali mainstay was nicknamed for the former airport that was built only 30 feet from its shoreline back in 1965.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shake off the sand, then traipse up to <strong>L\u0101hain\u0101 Noon<\/strong>, the Royal Lahaina Resort &amp; Bungalows&#8217; latest modern Hawai\u02bbi eatery. Snack on some Smoked \u02bbAhi Dip ($25) or indulge in the Paniolo Beef Smashburger ($28).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evening:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a late afternoon nap, grab that cocktail dress or that Reyn Spooner button-up you\u2019ve been dying to rock and head to <strong>L\u0101hain\u0101 Healing Center<\/strong> for their weekly salsa classes. Shake it like Shakira, then use your svelte look to score a seat at the bar at Honu Oceanside, a newfound L\u0101hain\u0101 staple that adopted many of the talented culinary and hospitality staff from the beloved Lahaina Grill that was lost in the Maui wildfires. Sip on a Bee\u2019s Knees ($18), get the Dore Style daily catch ($60), and count how many honu (green sea turtles) you see coming up for air below the sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t want to head back to the room just yet? Grab a ride share service and head north to Honok\u014dwai for a nightcap at <strong>Pineapple Robot<\/strong> \u2013 a local dive that boasts stiff drinks and nightly karaoke with performances that prove the bar\u2019s potency.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_124022\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124022\" class=\"wp-image-124022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lahaina Noon outdoor dining room with pool and ocean in background. Solo travel.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lahaina-Noon-Outdoor_pc-Bixel-Creative-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-124022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy of Lahaina Noon. Photo by Bixel Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Day Three: Wanderlust<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Morning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your alarm a little earlier today for a 4.5-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/quicksilvermaui\/items\/372577\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=wandr&amp;ref=wandr&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;full-items=yes&amp;marketplace=yes&amp;flow=no\">snorkel cruise on the Quicksilver\u2019s double-decker catamaran<\/a> that leaves out of the M\u0101\u02bbalaea harbor. Check in at 8:30 a.m., board the boat, and slap on your snorkel gear. Once you\u2019re in the water, you\u2019ll come across several different species and maybe even see a pod of dolphins on the way out. Remember to bring these essentials: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a valid photo ID (in case you\u2019d like to purchase alcoholic beverages after snorkeling) and cash for tipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a drive through central Maui up to the north shore in the historic town of Pa\u2019ia. With plantation-era storefronts, galleries, and restaurants, this is a charming hamlet with hippie sensibilities. Stock up on the supplements you forgot at home and some natural bites at <strong>Mana Foods<\/strong>, Maui\u2019s consummate health food store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a drive up Baldwin Avenue to Makawao for some retail therapy and a stick donut \u2013 a legendary pull-apart glazed donut on a skewer from <strong>Komoda\u2019s Bakery<\/strong>. Come early, they sell out fast. Stop by Tribe Maui for a collection of retro styled beach and streetwear for both men and women, with shops on both Makawao Ave. and Baldwin Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evening:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swing by the nearby neighborhood of Pukalani for Maui\u2019s foodie haven, <strong>Marlow<\/strong>. This caf\u00e9 and pizerria-plus stuns with its execution and flavors. Have a glass of Italian Frappato while you revel in the braised octopus and Neapolitan-style pizza. If it\u2019s a weekend, make a pit stop on your way back to the other side and stop down in Pa\u2019ia to catch a DJ set at <strong>Belle Surf Caf\u00e9 &amp; Lounge<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123877\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123877\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123877\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza at Marlow, Maui.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marlow-pizza-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy of Marlow.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Day Four: Adventure &amp; History<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Morning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giddyup. It\u2019s time to saddle up for a horseback ride through lush valleys onward to the Maui coastline with <strong>Circle M Ranch<\/strong>. Meet up at the corral in Wailuku at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure, where you\u2019ll be guided by paniolo (cowboys) through stunning vistas all on your sturdy steed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to the <strong>Maui Plantation Center<\/strong> in Waikapu for a quaint, lakeside lunch at <strong>The Mill House<\/strong> run by Caf\u00e9 O Lei. Try the Calamansi Honey Sour ($15) to whet your appetite, then order the Caf\u00e9 O Lei Crab Club ($21) for post-ride satisfaction. Walk it off and stroll the grounds to shop for local crafts or take a 40-minute tour by tram ($25) to explore the agricultural history of Maui.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a short 10-minute drive to the heart of historic Wailuku town for some quirky shopping. Hit up Market Street and <strong>Wailuku Coffee Co.<\/strong> to grab a third-wave coffee, or matcha, then walk a few stores down to peruse the vast inventory of <strong>Request Music<\/strong>, which has been serving the discerning listener since 1990 with the best vinyl, CD and cassette collections on island.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evening:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your shopping haul to impress your friends back home and stop by <strong>Esters Fair Prospect<\/strong> on Main Street for a tropical tipple made by their highly skilled bar staff. Feeling iconic? Try the Mai Tai with their house rum blend ($14). Feeling contrarian? Try the smoky yet sweet Til Dawn with mezcal, coconut, orgeat, and lime ($15). There\u2019s also bar snacks, like ceviche with local marlin ($16) and guacamole ($12) to tide you over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it happens to be the first Friday of the month, you\u2019re in luck. Wailuku\u2019s monthly First Fridays event buzzes with energy from the local community and shops and galleries offer an open house. While strolling the main drag, grab a pic under the marquee of the historic<strong> \u2018Iao Theatre<\/strong>. Better yet, see a play there. Think musicals like \u201cRocky Horror Picture Show\u201d and \u201cGrease\u201d or one-off performances like their experimental \u201cOne Night Only\u201d run of original, local material.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_124024\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124024\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard.jpg\" alt=\"the bar at esters fair prospect in wailulu maui hawaii\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/esters_fair_prospect_pc_sarah_burchard-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-124024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Esters Fair Prospect. Photo by Sarah Burchard<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Day Five: Relaxation<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Morning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we rest. And by rest, we mean shop and dine til you drop on top of a massage table for some end-of-vacation indulgence. Give yourself a break from your action-packed solo travel schedule and simply relax. Head to <strong>Whaler\u2019s Village in K\u0101\u2019anapali<\/strong> for a wide variety of shopping from local brands, such as <strong>ALOHA Collection<\/strong>, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and beauty behemoths like Sephora.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After some retail therapy, sway your way to <strong>Hula Grill\u2019s Barefoot Bar<\/strong>, where you can kick off your slippers and wiggle your toes in the sand as you listen to local musicians play Hawai\u02bbi classics. After lunch, take the K\u0101\u2019anapali boardwalk north to the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa and check in for your appointment at the <strong>Spa at Black Rock<\/strong>, where massages range from $85 to $295 with the option of indoor treatment rooms or an outdoor lanai and oceanfront cabana.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evening:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your Valley Isle farewell, make your way to <strong>Merriman\u2019s<\/strong> in Kapalua for a happy hour\u2014and sunset\u2014that is not to be missed. Running from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Point Lounge and the main bar, get discounted epicurean delights from the mind of renown Hawai\u02bbi Regional Cuisine chef Peter Merriman. Try the Kalua Pork &amp; Sweet Onion Quesadilla ($15) paired with the No Ka Oi cocktail featuring Ocean Vodka, Liliko\u02bbi, and Thai Basil ($14). If you\u2019re feeling lucky, stay for a full dinner. You never know who might pick up your tab&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_124023\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124023\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124023\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Napili Bay, maui, hawaii\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/napili_bay_HTA_Mathieu_Duchier-2048x1534.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-124023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Napili Bay. Courtesy of Hawai\u02bbi Tourism Authority. Phot by Mathieu Duchier.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This story contains affiliate links.\u00a0 Best known for saying \u201ce komo mai\u201d to honeymooners and families, Maui can also be that rare spot to reclaim solo travel when you don\u2019t have a significant other. Buck the trends. Be a rebel. Revel in Maui\u2019s beauty and local charm\u2014all on your own. 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