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Back from Oahu

Season 7, Ep. 4
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Back from Oahu

Amanda and Marco are back from their trip to Hawaii where they visited the island of Oahu and Kauai. Listen as they share the sounds and sights of this magical place.


A Sneak-Peek:

  • [00:00] Ad free listening is now available. 
  • [00:58] Amanda and Marco explain why there was no episode last week.
  • [01:45] The hosts talk about podcamp they attended
  • [02:30] They mention a site where they are able to get inexpensive flights
  • [05:30] Marco & Amanda talk about how they were influenced to fly to Hawaii
  • [06:30] Amanda goes through the islands of Hawaii
  • [09:30] Marco talks about the Roosters on Kauai
  • [12:30] Amanda tells us about the fish she saw snorkeling
  • [14:30] Amanda does not spot the Monk Seal
  • [16:30] Marco and Amanda talk about the turtles they saw including their names.
  • [17:30] Amanda gives us hot turtle news
  • [21:30] Writing down things when you wake up from sleep
  • [24:00] Amanda and Marco review the Hawaiian words they learned


  • Resource Links:

travel site: YYZdeals.com

Turtle site: www.malamanahonu.org


Quotes: "I have more hot turtle news" - Amanda (@17:30)


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