{"id":66,"date":"2021-11-17T14:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T14:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2021-11-17T14:18:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T14:18:14","slug":"whats-so-special-about-sandy-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/whats-so-special-about-sandy-place\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s so special about Sandy Place?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Did someone say UNESCO World Heritage\nSite?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sandy Place is located<\/strong> in a quaint little village (St Lucia) (where hippos roam the streets!) located right <strong>within a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> (The iSimangaliso Wetland Park) \u2013 South Africa\u2019s first ever World Heritage Site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"68\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?attachment_id=68\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-136x90.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1214810668-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"69\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?attachment_id=69\" class=\"wp-image-69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1214810668-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1214810668-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1214810668-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1214810668-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1,328,901ha Park (that\u2019s bigger than Ireland!), previously\nknown as the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, is the second largest protected\narea in South Africa, after the Kruger National Park, and incorporates SA\u2019s\nlargest marine protected area, encompassing 220km of coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iSimangaliso means <em>miracle and wonder<\/em> in Zulu, which is the perfect way to describe this astoundingly beautiful, fascinating, biologically-and-ecologically-and-culturally-and-historically rich and diverse area of our incredible Country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>iSimangaliso must be the only place on the globe where the oldest land mammal (the rhinoceros) and the world\u2019s biggest terrestrial mammal (the elephant) share an ecosystem with the world\u2019s oldest fish (the coelacanth) and the world\u2019s biggest marine mammal (the whale).<\/em><\/p><cite>Nelson Mandela<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, Sandy Place has most often been hailed as <em>\u201cthe perfect fisherman\u2019s paradise accommodation\u201d (which it is!)<\/em>, but we think there are so many more reasons why having holiday accommodation here, in the heart of one of the world\u2019s last remaining truly pristine and unspoiled wilderness areas, is truly a blessing in the opportunities it provides!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-3-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Population of St Lucia (human)<\/em><br><strong>just over 1000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Population of St Lucia (crocs) <\/em> <br><strong>just over 1000 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Population of St Lucia (hippos)&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<br><strong>just under 1000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Interesting! Seems like a well-balanced, diverse population to us! \ud83d\ude09<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We could share for days on all that is to be encountered and discovered within the Park, but let\u2019s start with a broad overview of the 10 main regions within iSimangaliso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coastal\nForest<\/strong> \u2013<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Including the remote and immaculate beaches of Mabibi, Island\nRock, Lala Neck, Rocktail Bay and Black Rock, and a number of pristine reefs\noffshore; iSimangaliso\u2019s Coastal Forest area is the ultimate destination for\nsnorkelling and scuba diving, as well as fishing and swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maputaland-Travel-Maputaland-Experience-1-1024x768-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"71\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?attachment_id=71\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maputaland-Travel-Maputaland-Experience-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maputaland-Travel-Maputaland-Experience-1-1024x768-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maputaland-Travel-Maputaland-Experience-1-1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maputaland-Travel-Maputaland-Experience-1-1024x768-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/South-Africa-iSimangaliso-Thonga-Beach-Mabibi-0593-1400x932-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"72\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?attachment_id=72\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/South-Africa-iSimangaliso-Thonga-Beach-Mabibi-0593-1400x932-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/South-Africa-iSimangaliso-Thonga-Beach-Mabibi-0593-1400x932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/South-Africa-iSimangaliso-Thonga-Beach-Mabibi-0593-1400x932-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/South-Africa-iSimangaliso-Thonga-Beach-Mabibi-0593-1400x932-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/South-Africa-iSimangaliso-Thonga-Beach-Mabibi-0593-1400x932.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: The Maputaland Coastal Forest is only accessible by off-road \/ 4&#215;4 vehicles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cape Vidal\nand the Eastern Shores<\/strong> \u2013<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beach <em>AND<\/em> Bush!? Yes\nplease! This section of the Park provides access to both land and sea wildlife\nwatching, with creatures such as humpback whales, elephants, hippos, dolphin,\nbuffalo and loggerhead and leather back turtles in abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>False Bay\n\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This area of the Park contains a diverse range of habitats,\nincluding shoreline, woodland, open savannah and thornveld. False Bay is\nlocated at the widest part of Lake St Lucia and includes one of the most\nvaluable remaining patches of sand forest to be found in Southern Africa. This\nsection of the Park offers visitors an abundance of fascinating smaller\nwildlife, from primates and antelope to butterflies and birds. The habitats\nhere make for excellent bird-watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kosi Bay \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kosi Bay is a literal wonderland of lakes and wetlands that meet\nthe Indian Ocean at the mouth of the estuary system, which is close to the\nMozambique border. The lake system is made up of four lakes interconnected by\nmeandering channels and wetland edges. It is one of Africa\u2019s most pristine and\nbeautiful lake systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_358955297-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?attachment_id=67\" class=\"wp-image-67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_358955297-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_358955297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_358955297-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_358955297-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_106269809-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"75\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/capevidalbeach\/\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_106269809-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_106269809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_106269809-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_106269809-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"68\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/?attachment_id=68\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_501947212-136x90.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_161944739-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"74\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/hipposinalakeinsouthafrica\/\" class=\"wp-image-74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_161944739-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_161944739-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_161944739-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_161944739-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lake\nSibaya \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors to this part of the Park often describe it as having an\nother-worldly quality that cannot be put into words. The Lake is estimated to\nbe around 7 750ha and is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern\nAfrica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A birder\u2019s paradise, the region is home to over 270 species, 62 of\nwhich are closely connected with the Lake in terms of their roosting, feeding\nand breeding habits and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lake St\nLucia \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Said to be \u201cone of the most abundant, naturally-endowed and\nbeautiful pieces of real estate on earth\u201d, Lake St Lucia is the literal heart\nof iSimangaliso Wetland Park, as it is this Lake that sustains the greater\nmiracle that is iSimangaliso. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrounding the 80km long lake (23km at its widest point) are a\nmarine zone of endless sandy beaches, warm tropical seas and coral reefs;\nthornveld and dry savannah on the western shore; and the uMkhuze swamps on the\nnorth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This estuarine system is home to 155 species of fish, 71 of which\nuse the Lake as a nursery. At least 24 of these are crucial in marine line\nfisheries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maphelane\n\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The small Maphelane region of the Park can be found at the base of\nthe 183m high Maphelane Dune \u2013 SA\u2019s highest vegetated dune. Deep within lush\ncoastal forest on the shores of the uMfolozi River, seabirds, water birds and\nforest birds abound. This is a renowned spot for fisherfolk and nature lovers\nand it is an easy walk along the beach from here into the village of St Lucia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sodwana\nBay \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodwana Bay and the near-by uMkhuze sections of iSimangaliso\nencompass a rare eco-system mash-up that is home to the Big 7, with aquatic\ngiants \u2013 humpback whales and whale sharks \u2013 joining Africa\u2019s better-known\nterrestrial Big 5: lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Sodwana Bay is most famous as one of the world\u2019s top 10 scuba\ndiving destinations and is home to the Coelacanth, which was discovered\noffshore from Sodwana in 2000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>uMkhuze \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The 40,000ha uMkhuze wildlife reserve is one of SA\u2019s oldest,\nhaving been established more than 100 years ago. In addition to the Big 5 and\nmore than 420 bird species, the reserve is also home to rare species such as\ncheetah and wild dogs. The uMkhuze River wends along the east and north\nboundaries of the reserve and it\u2019s banks are home to Sycamore Fig Forest. This\npristine indigenous forest is the only one of its kind in Africa and some of\nits oldest residents are around 400 years and boast a massive 12m\ncircumference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Western\nShores &amp; Charters Creek \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dukuduku Gate, just outside St Lucia, is the doorway into this\nspectacular Big 5 game sanctuary. Most of the Western Shores were,\nhistorically, taken up by forestry plantation. Over time, thousands of hectares\nof alien trees and vegetation have been removed to restore the landscape, which\nis now bustling with wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charters Creek\u2019s lakeside setting on the Nhlozi Peninsula jutting into Lake St Lucia exudes a feeling of simpler,\nmore peaceful times and is a much-loved and favoured destination in the Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hippo-family-water-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hippo-family-water-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hippo-family-water-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hippo-family-water-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hippo-family-water-135x90.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining magnificent natural scenery with unmatched African\nwildlife diversity, it is easy to understand and appreciate (more like be in\nawe of!) the critical importance of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We hope more people will take the time to explore this fascinating and awe-inspiring part of our Country!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did someone say UNESCO World Heritage Site? Sandy Place is located in a quaint little village (St Lucia) (where hippos roam the streets!) located right within a UNESCO World Heritage Site (The iSimangaliso Wetland Park) \u2013 South Africa\u2019s first ever World Heritage Site! The 1,328,901ha Park (that\u2019s bigger than Ireland!), previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, is the second largest protected area &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/whats-so-special-about-sandy-place\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What\u2019s so special about Sandy Place?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,17],"tags":[32,40],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sandy-place","category-vrs-resorts","tag-sandy-place","tag-unesco-world-heritage-site"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrs.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}