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The day had started out as usual for Mrs. Ito until the late afternoon, when the news of the destructive tsunami waves came over the radio.

At last, 12:30 a.m. came as the radio warning had said and nothing happened. She could hear passing people say the tsunami waves must have missed the islands and they laughed as they were returning to their homes. Mrs. Ito went into her living room and looked down the street. It was calm.

Then, a sudden flash-like lighting lit the sky over Hilo Bay and a deafening explosion broke the night’s silence. The first large wave of the tsunami had burst Hilo’s electric power plant. Suddenly, all the lights in Hilo went out.

Next thing Mrs. Ito heard was a rumbling sound. Before she knew it, the wave roared into her house. She was knocked to the floor as her house began to spin (旋转) and finally tore apart. Terrible yelling and crying sounds came from her neighbors’ homes. Desperately, Mrs. Ito grasped for anything to stay above water. Suddenly, something heavy fell on her. The floorboards opened up and she became trapped. She used every bit of strength in her body to struggle out of the boards and managed to squeeze free. Then she blacked out.

When she woke up, she found herself being washed back and fourth as the water rose. She couldn’t see anyone else and listened for the sound of ocean waves. There were no waves, so she figured she had to be floating over flooded land. Mrs. Ito carefully tried to stretch her foot to touch bottom but it was too deep. Not knowing how to swim, she hung on tight to her tiny makeshift (临时的) raft.

At sunrise, she spotted two boats on the horizon. She saw in the distance a radio station tower light. She remained at peace and kept her head down. She thought that death was just a matter of time away. She thought the people on the boats hadn’t seen her. Then the boats came closer and closer. Mrs. Ito was seen and saved.

Best day trips from New York City

Beacon, NY

Good for small-town fans

Take a five-minute walk from the train station to Dia Beacon, a modern art museum housed in a former box factory. It houses the Dia Art Foundation’s collection of art from the 1960s on. If you’d rather spend the day drinking, there are also various drinks for you. Before you board the train back to the city, spend a few quiet minutes watching the sunset over the Hudson at Long Dock Park.

Mobonk Preserve, NY

Good for hikers and nature lovers

Picture this:over 8,000 acres (英亩) of forests, cliffs, ponds, and streams that are perfect for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, trail running, rock climbing, and more. Just 90 miles north of New York City in Ulster County, Mohonk Preserve is truly a nature lover’s paradise. It’s also home to horseback riding opportunities. Make sure you start your day early to make a full day of it.

Cornwall, NY

Good for photo enthusiasts

With its rolling green hills and large sculpture installations (雕像设施);Storm King Art Center is made for amazing photographs. Art fans will enjoy wandering the 500-acre art park featuring works from 100 artists.

Set off on foot or rent a bike for a day of exploring. Visitors can even climb inside a select number of the works. The artistic air extends to the riverfront village, where you can dine at wonderful restaurants.

Cape May, NJ

Good for adventurers

Aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, you’ll skip into the Delaware Bay to search for dolphins, humpbacks, and finbacks. The knowledgeable captain explains their behavior, and the company promises a free future trip if you don’t see any sea animals between spring and fall. Once you get back on dry land, you will be treated to seafood at a local restaurant.

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