Onse Rus Guest House
Location: 47 Church Street, Prince Albert, Western Cape, 6930, Prince Albert, ZA
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Recreational Opportunities
Additional Features
Individually Decorated Guestrooms
Escape to Onse Rus Guest House, a peaceful retreat in Prince Albert with an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles for rent. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, babysitting services, and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and start your day with a delicious breakfast. The guestrooms are uniquely decorated and equipped with modern amenities, including Smart TVs and free Wi-Fi. Explore nearby attractions like Fransie Pienaar Museum and Swartberg Nature Reserve. Experience comfort and quality during your stay at this charming guesthouse.
Secure your stay at Onse Rus Guest House now and indulge in a tranquil getaway amidst the beauty of Prince Albert.
Important Information
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 02:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fireplace in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Ecotours nearby
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Water dispenser
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Renewable energy source - solar
- Grey water recycling system
- Horse riding nearby
- Food and water bowls
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
Rooms Available
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Romantic King Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
323 sq feet
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and restaurant dining guide; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
-
Pool Suite
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
753 sq feet
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and restaurant dining guide; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
-
The Old Village Trader Suite
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
646-sq-foot individually decorated room with a deck/patio
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and restaurant dining guide; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
-
Old Vine
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
323-sq-foot individually decorated room with a deck/patio
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and restaurant dining guide; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
-
Garden Suite
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
484-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and restaurant dining guide; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
Guest Reviews
- Claire (10/5): Luxury relaxed comfort with the very best homemade breakfasts. - Genuine and cozy Nothing
- Antoinette (10/5): -
- Jan (10/5): -
- Marita (10/5): Great location, perfect stay - We loved this stay! Breakfast was exceptional Nothing
- Frank (10/5): -
- Grobler (10/5): Beautiful property in a great location. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our stay. Highly - Beautiful property in a great location. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend!
- Roger (9/5): - excellent breakfast
- Roland (10/5): Wir kommen wieder. - Eine sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Unterkunft mit außergewöhnlichem Ambiente. Sehr schöner Garten. Das Frühstück war außergewöhnlich gut! Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber!
- Nick (10/5): Quality oasis in the South African desert - Every attention given to detail and quality Helpful communication before the stay Nil negatives
- Richard (10/5): Einmal Onse Rus Guesthouse immer Onse Rus Guesthouse - Freundlicher Empfang, ruhigs Zimmer, schöner Garten mit Pool und sehr tolles und schön präsentiertes Frühstück. Die Empfehlung und Reservierung zum Nachtessen war ausgezeichnet. Danke
- Michael (10/5): Nächstes würden wir definitiv länger bleiben - Selbstgemachtes Frühstück, liebevoll geführt, extrem aufmerksam
- Michel (10/5): - Breakfast was excellent, the fruit salad was delicious, the fruit was cut in nice small pieces The host was very friendly!
- Mary (9/5): Beautiful Karoo property hosted by a great person. - The location was excellent. Right in the middle of town. The property was a beautiful old Karoo building. We loved eating breakfast outside the front and watching the world go by. The breakfast was superb. Everything was locally sourced and Leonard made the butter and marmalade. Leonard, our host was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble. The bathroom was a little on the small side but given the age of the property, I appreciate that incorporating an ensuite into the bedroom was a bit of a challenge.
- Karen (10/5): So relaxing and welcoming. Loved our hosts. Every attention to detail. Incredible focus on local and fresh produce - Quaint, beautiful, comfortable. I loved everything about it,
- Henning (10/5): A little oasis in the heart of the outback. - It’s like an oasis in the middle of the Outback. The guest house is designed with great care and excellent taste. From the moment you arrive, you feel at home and can immediately relax and enjoy the pool and beautiful outdoor area. The breakfast is phenomenal, and our host was incredibly kind and helpful. He communicated with us in advance and even supported us with a dinner reservation. We highly recommend this beautiful guest house and will definitely come back. -
- Prospero (8/5): -
- Hugh (10/5): Beautiful guesthouse with the friendliest host. - Beautiful guesthouse with the friendliest host. Incredible breakfast. Fresh produce. Comfy beds and the best night sleep .
- Cecilia (10/5): - Otroligt vackert boende såväl rummet som trädgården och poolen. Frukosten var gudomlig och ägarna till boendet var mycket trevliga. Skulle absolut komma tillbaka. En oas i den lilla söta staden Prins Albert.
- Rosemary (10/5): Perfect in every way ! - Perfect location. Beautiful room. Delicious breakfast with award winning marmalade (thanks for the jar !) Shame it was just one night again. Nothing !
- Adriaan (10/5): Top - Erg fijne inrichting en uitmuntend ontbijt, eigen jam, zelfgemaakte boter en zelf gebakken brood. Allemaal voortreffelijk. Heerlijke tuin om bij te komen na de rit naar Prince Albert. Komen zeker terug
- Ulrich (9/5): Sehr gut - Das Zimmer war sehr groß und das Gebäude hat einen tollen Scharm. Die Lage als Ausgangspunkt zum Swartbergpass ist ideal. Nichts
- Michiel (10/5): Perfect place to stay in Prince Albert - Beautiful guesthouse, with well-equipped and spotless room, delightful garden; everything was perfect! -
- David (10/5): An oasis in the Karoo - Beautiful guesthouse. On the main road with a lovely terrace from which to watch the world pass by with a glass of wine. Inside is a beautiful oasis garden and pool area. Comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast. Nothing at all
- Graham (9/5): - Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice, seated in the covered patio near the pool. the owners go out of their way to book places to eat, and advise on there style of cooking. the rooms are large with every amenity, nothing is to much trouble for the guest. Nothing
- Alexandra (9/5): -
- Steve10 (10/5): - Great location, lovely owners, nice refreshing pool and peaceful gardens with plentiful birdlife. Good choice of breakfasts. Nothing not to like 😀
- Petronella (9/5): Prima! - Mooie locatie, prachtig ingerichte ruimtes en kamer, handige zijingang voor de koffers, goed ontbijt, mooie tuin, meedenkende eigenaar over restaurantjes bespreken! Ik houd van een ruim , lekker warm zwembad,
- Nicole (10/5): Schöner Ort und wunderbare Unterkunft - Tolle Unterkunft mit dem besten Frühstück, das wir in Südafrika hatten.
- Duncan (10/5): - Idyllic, friendly, amazing attention to detail Nothing
- Lucy (9/5): Warm hospitality in a beautiful environment. Well done . - A very beautiful Cape Dutch guesthouse in the center of Prince Albert. We felt spoilt by the personal touches from Leneords homemade jams. Bread. He was so helpful with booking dinners and local information. The garden is beautiful and the pool was a delight to cool off from the heat. We highly recommend Onse rus.
- Debbie (10/5): Magnificent - Quaint, clean, friendly hosts who went out of their way, amazing breakfast, awesome all round
- Val (10/5): A fleeting visit To Prince Albert - definitely planning a longer stay soon - Personal choice - no rigid menu. Homemade fresh bread, homemade preserves, homemade butter all locally sourced produce.
- Franchen (10/5): -
- Richard (9/5): - Beautiful building & grounds. Super location. Garden & pool area are excellent- especially with bird feeders. Breakfast is superb. Owner & chef Leonard is excellent host who also made great dinner reservations for us The idyllic environment is quite small, so one or more unruly or rowdy children guests can spoil the relaxing, calm atmosphere
- Everson-Varney (9/5): -
- Stina (10/5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Beautiful, clean and absolutely perfect!
- Danielle (9/5): We enjoyed staying here and will definitely stay in this lovely guesthouse again - The breakfast was excellent! Lovely garden and pool. Centrally located and accessible to restaurants and attractions.
- Paul (9/5): - Very good supportive hosts, central location, homemade and local foods. Everything in its place...
- Claudia (10/5): A wonderful place where my son and I could truly unwind — superb breakfast and genuinely caring hosts. - Beautifully cosy and welcoming — it felt like home from the moment I arrived.
- Wulz Wolvaardt (9/5): Warm and inviting! - Owner was extremely hospitable and helpful .
- Juan (9/5): - Breakfast Aircon did not work during the evening
- van der berg (10/5): -
- Maryke (10/5): Stylish comfort in the beautiful Prince Albert. - We could park our vehicle on arrival and only start the engine again when we left for home two days later. The guest house was stylish, but homely. The hosts were exceptionally hospitable and really made us feel welcome and well looked after. The breakfast was a highlight- with freshly baked bread, home made jam and dairy from a local farm. We enjoyed a super relaxing weekend in the beautiful Karoo town. There was nothing we didn't like.
- Derek (9/5): - Leonard is an outstanding host, making sure you feel at home and comfortable. Clean and comfortable wiith an amazing breakfast :) Highly recommended!
- daniel (9/5): Superb. - What a gem! The perfect spot to overnight or choose no other when passing through the Karroo. The old world charm and the attention to detail. The lush green garden.
- Wian (10/5): -
- Roux (10/5): Absolutely faboulas... - Leonard and Neil were so kind , there warm love for what they enjoy most in life, including the fresly baked bread, is a plus in staying with these 2. everything exceeded my expectations, really, You will see us again, and your breakfast is faboulas. Thank you so very much.
- Carla (9/5): -
- Jan (10/5): Very good! - Superfriendy owner, and lovely room. Tips for restaurants were also so good!!
- Helmut (9/5): Ein perfekter Aufenthalt - Die Unterkunft wurde liebevoll in alten Gebäuden mit viel Liebe zu Details angelegt und bietet mitten in der im Sommer heißen Karoo eine Oase der Erholung. Mehrere Gebäude umschließen einen wunderschönen Garten mit einem Pool. Die Gastgeber Neil und Leonard produzieren viele Zutaten für das Frühstück selber und sind um das Wohl der Gäste sehr bemüht. Ein perfekter Aufenthalt.
- Dagmar (10/5): Ein toller Aufenthalt, den wir nur weiter empfehlen können! - Wir waren zum zweiten Mal im Guesthouse und wieder sehr begeistert von den Räumen, dem Garten, dem Frühstück, aber vor allem von den tollen Gastgebern!
- Jörg (9/5): Nette kleine Stadt mit leckerem Essen und interessanten Kunstgallerien - Tolles historisches Haus, netter Service durch die Besitzer, Schöner Garten mit Pool , sehr ruhige Lage Schöne Umgebung zum Wandern ./.
- Marino (10/5): - Die Gastgeber haben einem persönlich begrüßt. Sich um eine Reservation fürs Nachtessen bemüht und beim Frühstück fürs leibliche Wohl gesorgt. man fühlte sich als wahrer Gast
- Ann (9/5): - Wonderful ambience. The garden is an oasis with an abundance of birds. Leonard is a warm, welcoming host who bakes amazing bread and makes delicious marmalade!. Would return in a heartbeat. Would have liked to stay longer!
- Ursula (9/5): -
- Sabine (10/5): Eine kleine Oase! - Sehr viele kleine Details, die wunderhübsch und besonders waren. Eine mit sehr viel Liebe und Geschmack eingerichtete Unterkunft. Das Frühstück ist besonders hervorzuheben: Sehr lecker! Nichts
- Kathy (10/5): Dit wil je! Niet twijfelen, gewoon boeken :) - De eigenaren waren mega vriendelijk en hebben werkelijk aan elk detail gedacht! -
- Elné (10/5): -
- John (10/5): Perfect stopover in the Karoo - Good location in Prince Albert. Wonderful hosts full of local advice and knowledge.
- laura (10/5): - Breakfast was divine, wonderful fresh and homemade produce The room decor, beautiful garden
- Cathleen Bayne (10/5): -
- Lorna (10/5): A lovely stay - Lovely place, will definitely be back Nothing
- Larry (10/5): pure decadent comfort and cosy warm hospitality - The hospitality, ambience, comforts were absolutely superb. The most delicious breakfast I have ever had the pleasure to sample. nothing
- Michele (9/5): - An amazing experience, and our hosts were fabulous. Loved Prince Albert as well as Onse Rus.
- Clinton (10/5): Exceptional -
- Thomas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Katrine (10/5): A delightful experience - We loved that it felt like home. Very nicely decorated and perfectly clean. The breakfast was a real delight. Thank you Leonard and Neil for your warm hospitality
- Kimberley (10/5): Perfect all around! - Oh wow - just a charming and lovely facility!The owners Leonard and Neil go above and beyond to make your stay fantastic! We loved the amazing breakfasts and afternoon happy hours in the garden and attention to detail throughout. I cannot say enough about how welcoming and kind the owners are and how they make you feel special and like family! Located in a perfect spot in Prince Albert with excellent restaurants that are easily walkable. Their delicious breakfasts are all served with fresh homemade bread, just made yogurt and farm eggs straight from the farm. Homemade marmalade too. If you are visiting Prince Albert - this is a perfect spot! Nothing
- Jana (9/5): Superb -
- Gill (10/5): Exceptional -
- Brendan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nick (10/5): Exceptional -
- Eugene (8/5): Very good -
- Marianna (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gary (10/5): everything was exceptional ! would definitely come again ! - Breakfasts were delicious, fresh, well prepared and home baked breads by Leonard were amazing!! Rooms are beautiful and pool area and gardens are delightful . Arrived as strangers and left as friends xx none
- Kerrin (9/5): Hospitality at its best! - Wonderful property, absolutely fabulous hosts, delicious breakfast in idyllic garden setting. Best stay on our one week trip!
- Llewellyn (10/5): Strongly recommended. Won’t stay anywhere else in PA. - Third stay in 18 months. Love the facilities provided, v comfortable rooms n convenient location for evening dining. Hosts friendly, offer ideas to visit, plus restaurant choices n excellent breakfasts provided.
- Doug (10/5): Excellent service, rooms and breakfast. Owners very accommodating. -
- Derick (8/5): Very good -
- Nigel (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kobie (9/5): Superb - The staff were very efficient and friendly. We liked everything about the place
- Joan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Shelley (10/5): Very unique - chic big city vibe in the Karoo - Very chic and charming. Lovely hosts. Enchanting pool and lounge area
- Dianne (10/5): Highly Recommended - Leonard and Neil are amazing hosts. Onse Rus is ideal and perfectly situated for all that one needs. Breakfasts are to die for. Highly recommend.
- Nigel (10/5): Exceptional -
- Maarit (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful house. Lovely garden, very peaceful! Owners were very nice and helpful. Breakfast was gorgeous!
- Johnson (10/5): Onse Rus is one of those places you could go back to stay at again and again. - The room is tastefully decorated with everything neatly in its place. Everything was thought of. A delicious breakfast was served in the beautiful garden under roof. Service was friendly and the attention to detail was refreshing. The signal strength of the wifi could possibly be better. Did not impact us greatly but when asked for something that could be better, this was all I could think of.
- Marthinus (10/5): Best stay we've had in Prince Albert with unquestionably the best breakfast - Property is in the main street of Prince Albert and we expected it to be noisy, surprisingly not. Room was spacious with a couch and stocked mini bar. Beautiful inner garden. Our hosts were great with good communication beforehand. In all our travels around the world, we enjoyed one of the best breakfasts. The breakfast alone made it a very inexpensive place to stay. Nothing
- Llewellyn (10/5): Exceptional -
- Neethling (10/5): A wonderful experience. We LOVED staying at Onse Rus. - The most wonderful hosts and what an amazing first experience for us in Prince Albert. We would love to go back and definitely stay at this oasis again! Everything was fantastic! The location is great. The hosts are the best. You will not be sorry you stayed here. Ask for the rooms close to the pool!
- Anita (10/5): A night to remember - Fantastic. Loved it Nothing
- Susan (9/5): Most pleasant - Relaxed
- Nicholas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Renier (10/5): Exceptional -
- Peter (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marco (10/5): Superb gem in the Karoo! - The kindness of the host who allowed us to do an early check-in and assisted us with the booking of the restaurant for dinner. The room is very cozy and has the entrance from the internal courtyard where you can find the pool. Cherry on the cake is the breakfast! Superb! All was perfect. Maybe the bathroom was very small for me, but nothing too drastic. You have to park the car on the main road but the host informed us that it was safe.
- Josh (10/5): Great - Lovely courtyard garden and pool. The height of the doors. I knocked my head a few times. But not a real issue.
- Daryl (9/5): An amazing stopover that made me want to go back - There were so many small touches that made it feel like home and that they had really thought about what guests would need, like and enjoy
- Gillian (10/5): Wonderful! Highly recommended. - Historic building, comfortable and clean. Hosts are wonderful and very knowledgeable on the area. Beautiful garden with large cool swimming pool. Neil and Leonard are extremely caring and attentive. Amazing breakfast with home-made marmalade, butter and bread - freshest eggs and milk - all delivered with passion! Nothing, all perfect except the front room which is on the main road and you do hear the noise of the cars up and down though the night- rooms at the back very quiet.
- Paul (9/5): A great find, with warm and personal hopsitality - This is a wonderful place to stay when in Prince Albert. Great hospitality by wonderful and very friendly hosts. Breakfast is amazing: fresh and homemade, which tastes much better than the stuff from the shops. Great advice and service on where to eat and what to see,. Nothing
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