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英語のHPを見ると予約用のフォームがあったので、

慣れない英語で早速入力、思い切って送信！

送信したの日曜日の朝。

ハワイは、土曜日の午後。

2時間ほどして、返信が来る。

もちろん英語、書き出しは、Alohaで、次のような内容でした。

正式に申し込まないといけないようなので

日時などを指定して、メール送信。

土曜日の夜になっているので、確認のメールを受け取るまでには

少し時間がかかりそう。さてどうなることか。

Aloha,
 >
 > You are receiving this message because you have submitted an online Tour
 > Request Form to visit Shangri La, the Honolulu estate of the late
 > heiress and philanthropist, Doris Duke. _**You do not have a confirmed
 > reservation until you have provided payment for your reservations.*
 > *_
 > Tours are scheduled Wednesday through Saturdays at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and
 > 1:30 PM. Shangri La is closed to the public on New Year's Day, Fourth of
 > July, Thanksgiving Day, Kama'aina Christmas (December 13, 2008) and
 > Christmas Day. Every year, Shangri La is closed to the public as it
 > undergoes extensive conservation work during the month of September.
 >
 > At this time, we have tickets available for April 8 & 9, 2009 at 8:30
am and 11:00
 > am; but ticket availability is subject to change. Tickets are $25 for
 > visitors & $20 for Hawaii Residents (with proof of local residency).
 > Admission to the Academy of Arts is free on the day of your Shangri La
 > reservation.
 >
 > Please note that once your reservation has been confirmed, your tickets
 > are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other dates and times.
 >
 > RESERVATIONS BY PHONE.
 > The Shangri La Reservation Office is open on Mondays from 8:30am-3:00pm
 > and Tuesday-Saturdays from 8:30am-4:00pm, Hawaii Standard Time.
 >
 > Toll-free calls #1-866-DUKE TIX (385-3849)
 > Local Hawaii calls #532-3853
 >
 > RESERVATIONS BY EMAIL.
 > If you would like to book a reservation through e-mail, please provide
 > the following:
 > 1. Name, address, & phone number Already provided in Machform
 > 2. Phone number to reach you while in Hawaii (cell phone or hotel
 > name/number will do)
 > 3. Tour date and time
 > 4. Number of tickets needed and number of residents (if applicable)
 > 5. American Express, Visa or Master Card number with expiration date and
 > full name of card holder
 >
 > Tours begin and end at the Honolulu Academy of Arts located at 900 S.
 > Beretania Street, Honolulu HI  96814.  Parking is available at the
 > Academy Art Center (Linekona Building) with entrances on Beretania and
 > Young Streets.  If you are unable to find parking here, we recommend
 > parking at the Neal Blaisdell Center lot located one block south from
 > the Academy on King Street.  Expect to pay $4 or $5 for all day parking.
 >
 > Thank you again for your interest and we look forward to hearing from
you,

Shangri La Reservations