Ahupua’a ‘O Kahana State Park, Oahu, Hawaii

夏威夷Ahupua’a ‘O Kahana州立公园位于瓦胡岛东北,距离檀香山市中心26英里。Kahana是一处相对原始的峡谷,也是瓦胡岛最为潮湿的峡谷之一,阴天和阵雨天气很常见。

在西方人涉足此地之前,Kahana是一个生机勃勃的渔业和农业社区。村民们利用溪流的水灌溉种植芋头。Kahana海湾盛产鱼和贝类。19世纪以来西方人带来致命疾病,导致当地人口锐减。此后这里广种甘蔗,二战时还被用作丛林战训练营,当地自然和人文环境被彻底改变。

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FreshCo Supermarkets in Toronto, Canada

FreshCo is a Canadian discount supermarket chain owned by Sobeys.

FreshCo uses the slogan, “Fresher, Cheaper.” If you aren’t satisfied with an item, bring it back with your receipt within 14 days and they’ll give you your money back.

FreshCo offers “price match”. If a major supermarket competitor within your local store’s geographic trade area offers a lower price on any item that FreshCo carries, simply show a FreshCo cashier the competitor’s price in their flyer/ad (current) or on their receipt (within 7 days of purchase) and FreshCo will sell you that item for 1¢ less. Applies to identical items (same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes) or comparable items in the case of private label. Does not apply to prescriptions or gift cards. Excludes ‘spend x get x’; clearance sales, and ‘free’ promotions and discounts obtained through loyalty or other preferred customer programs. Does not apply to competition misprints or withdrawn or corrected advertisements. FreshCo limits quantities to 2 identical products/flavours.

Good news for tourists: there is a FreshCo supermarket right behind Gladstone Hotel on Queen Street West and The Drake Hotel is just one block away.
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Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

夏威夷瓦胡岛的Lanikai沙滩是全世界最佳海滩之一。在离岛的衬托下,风景格外美丽。沙滩悠长宽广,适合多种水上运动。沙质细腻干净,在当地居民的维护下鲜有杂物。

Lanikai沙滩平日人不多,但是周末和节假日人满为患。由于风景实在太美了,经常还能看到专业模特和摄影师在此取景。
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