I'd like to discuss your reversion of my edit to [[Pensacola]]. The beaches nearby Pensacola are an important part of tourism for the city, and a large number of visitors to the city will find beach information useful in a guide about the city. Even the city of Pensacola itself agrees that beaches are the main draw for tourism, check almost every single Pensacola tourism website for references to "Pensacola's famous white sandy beaches." Including this section will make the Pensacola page a more complete guide, more useful to guide users, and in the end, that's the goal of Wikitravel, isn't it? [[Wikitravel:Goals_and_non-goals]] So, I disagree with the decision to revert.

I'd like to discuss your reversion of my edit to [[Pensacola]]. The beaches nearby Pensacola are an important part of tourism for the city, and a large number of visitors to the city will find beach information useful in a guide about the city. Even the city of Pensacola itself agrees that beaches are the main draw for tourism, check almost every single Pensacola tourism website for references to "Pensacola's famous white sandy beaches." Including this section will make the Pensacola page a more complete guide, more useful to guide users, and in the end, that's the goal of Wikitravel, isn't it? [[Wikitravel:Goals_and_non-goals]] So, I disagree with the decision to revert.

--[[User:Tally|Tally]] 19:43, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

--[[User:Tally|Tally]] 19:43, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

:It was my intention ro create a separate page for Pensacola Beach and put your information there. Would that work as a solution for you? I was actually on my way to do that a few days ago, when the database locked up and I could not edit for a few days... Sorry for any misunderstanding. [[User:Gamweb|gamweb]] 20:30, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

:It was my intention ro create a separate page for [[Pensacola Beach]] and put your information there. Would that work as a solution for you? I was actually on my way to do that a few days ago, when the database locked up and I could not edit for a few days... Sorry for any misunderstanding. [[User:Gamweb|gamweb]] 20:30, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

===ru Florida map===

===ru Florida map===

* '''Wushan Square''', (吴山广场 ''Wu Shan Guang Chang''). Wushan Square and Wushan Hill is a major town center in Hangzhou. The view from the top is excellent on a clear day, and there are also trails around the hills from behind the pagoda. The pagoda itself has been modernized with an elevator and nice open-air teahouse at the top, but the original bell is still intact and in use. This area also features easy access to Hefang Jie shopping street at the base of the hill, full of small pedestrian streets and shopping stalls. It is also extremely close to the West Lake itself.

* '''Wushan Square''', (吴山广场 ''Wu Shan Guang Chang''). Wushan Square and Wushan Hill is a major town center in Hangzhou. The view from the top is excellent on a clear day, and there are also trails around the hills from behind the pagoda. The pagoda itself has been modernized with an elevator and nice open-air teahouse at the top, but the original bell is still intact and in use. This area also features easy access to Hefang Jie shopping street at the base of the hill, full of small pedestrian streets and shopping stalls. It is also extremely close to the West Lake itself.

* '''Jade Emperor Hill''', (玉皇山公园 ''Yuhuang Shan Gong Yuan''). One of the least-visited sites in Hangzou despite its somewhat central location, this hill does not feature any prominent pagodas or temples, but can still provide a quiet escape and a nice walk. It is located directly south of Leifeng Pagoda. If you are playing along with the "10 Scenes of the West Lake" scavenger hunt still, the one that applies to the top of this hill is "clouds flying over Jade Emperor Hill".

===Temples and pagodas===

===Temples and pagodas===

* '''Jingci Temple'''. Off Nanshan Road, built in 954, Jingci Temple has a huge 10-ton bell inside. Located on Nanping Road, they ring the bell 108 times here to ring in Chinese New Year. It is also rung every evening for much fewer times. Jingci Temple is the site of the legend of the miraculous well, which can be seen on the grounds of the temple.

* '''Jingci Temple'''. Off Nanshan Road, built in 954, Jingci Temple has a huge 10-ton bell inside. Located on Nanping Road, they ring the bell 108 times here to ring in Chinese New Year. It is also rung every evening for much fewer times. Jingci Temple is the site of the legend of the miraculous well, which can be seen on the grounds of the temple.

* '''Jade Emperor Hill''', (玉皇山公园 ''Yuhuang Shan Gong Yuan''). One of the least-visited sites in Hangzhou despite its somewhat central location. The main temple on top of the hill is currently under reconstruction (Aug 2008), but still offers a wonderful view of the city and lake below, and has a restaurant next door. There is another temple partway up the hill. The area can provide a quiet escape and a nice hike, as well as the chance to visit one of the few Daoist sites in the area (most other local temples are Buddhist). It is located directly south of Leifeng Pagoda. The main entrance isn't far from the Silk Museum. If you are playing along with the "10 Scenes of the West Lake" scavenger hunt still, the one that applies to the top of this hill is "clouds flying over Jade Emperor Hill".

===Gardens, forests, nature===

===Gardens, forests, nature===

===Tourist Lodges===

===Tourist Lodges===

Tourist lodges run by Benfish, the Bengali Fishermen's Co-op:

Tourist lodges run by Benfish, the Bengali Fishermen's Co-op:

*'''Matsyagandha''' Rooms Rs. 350 - 600-750 '''"(WB State Fiseries Dept)"

*'''Matsyagandha''' Rooms Rs. 350 - 600-750 '''"+91 (0)(33) 2455 1491 (WB State Fiseries Dept)"

*'''Kinara''' Rooms Rs. 400-700.

*'''Kinara''' Rooms Rs. 400-700.

===Hotel Bookings===

*'''Eastern Travels'''

+91 (0)(33) 2455 1491

====Hotels====

====Hotels====

*'''Hotel Nest''', 03220264074. Easily the best but away from the beach. They are adding more rooms and plan to put in a swimming pool and gymnasium. The distance from the beach won't really matter since they have a jeep standing by at all hours to ferry guests to and from the beach.

*'''Hotel Nest''', 03220264074. Easily the best but away from the beach. They are adding more rooms and plan to put in a swimming pool and gymnasium. The distance from the beach won't really matter since they have a jeep standing by at all hours to ferry guests to and from the beach.

'''Vatnajökull National Park''' in [[Iceland]] is the largest national park in Europe. The park was founded on June 7th, 2008 and includes the former Skaftafell and Jokulsargljufur National Parks. Containing 12,000 km² the park covers about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain (Hvannadalshnúkur), largest glacier (Vatnajökull), and Europe's most powerful waterfall (Dettifoss).

'''Vatnajökull National Park''' in [[Iceland]] is the largest national park in Europe. The park was founded on June 7th, 2008 and includes the former Skaftafell and Jökulsárgljúfur National Parks. Containing 12,000 km² the park covers about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain (Hvannadalshnúkur), largest glacier (Vatnajökull), and Europe's most powerful waterfall (Dettifoss).

==Understand==

==Understand==

'''Skaftafell National Park''' is in [[East Iceland]].

'''Vatnajökull National Park''' in [[Iceland]] is the largest national park in Europe. The park was founded on June 7th, 2008 and includes the former Skaftafell and Jokulsargljufur National Parks. Containing 12,000 km² the park covers about 12% of the surface of Iceland. The park is home to Iceland's highest mountain (Hvannadalshnúkur), largest glacier (Vatnajökull), and Europe's most powerful waterfall (Dettifoss).

==Understand==

==Understand==

Skaftafell is one of four National Parks in Iceland. It lies on the west side of Vatnjökul - Europe's largest glacier. Skaftafell is the name of the hill that runs along one of the glacier fingers and between the mountains. There is a visitor center (open til 4pm) and campsite (open mid May) with full amenities and disability access.

 

The park lies on the west side of Vatnajökull - Europe's largest glacier. Skaftafell is the name of the hill that runs along one of the glacier fingers and between the mountains. There is a visitor center (open til 4pm) and campsite (open mid May) with full amenities and disability access.

===History===

===History===

Skaftafell is mentioned early in the Saga of Burnt Njal (a popular Icelandic Saga). It is home to some of the best fertile land in the country and so has a long history of farming. Unfortunately, it also has a history of severe flooding, when volcanoes under the Vatnjökul glacier cause mass melting and flooding of the low lands. As a consequence, farmers abandoned their lush lowland farms and moved to higher ground.

Skaftafell is mentioned early in the Saga of Burnt Njal (a popular Icelandic Saga). It is home to some of the best fertile land in the country and so has a long history of farming. Unfortunately, it also has a history of severe flooding, when volcanoes under the Vatnjökul glacier cause mass melting and flooding of the low lands. As a consequence, farmers abandoned their lush lowland farms and moved to higher ground.

===Landscape===

===Landscape===

Lowland, rivers, black sand, a very big glacier, some picturesque mountains, hills, waterfalls, quicksand, quiet brooks - what more could you ask for?

Lowland, rivers, black sand, a very big glacier, some picturesque mountains, hills, waterfalls, quicksand, quiet brooks - what more could you ask for?

The Skaftafell is the hill where farmers settled to avoid the floods from the giant glacier. There are well established hiking paths up the hill where you can access viewpoints that look across the glaciers, several stunning waterfalls, and a mixture of fauna and bird life. The high point of the hill is around 600m and takes around two hours to reach the highest point. One of the highlights of the trek is Svaturfoss (Black Falls). There is a road that goes to quite near the top allowing disabled access to the stunning views.

The Skaftafell is the hill where farmers settled to avoid the floods from the giant glacier. There are well established hiking paths up the hill where you can access viewpoints that look across the glaciers, several stunning waterfalls, and a mixture of fauna and bird life. The high point of the hill is around 600m and takes around two hours to reach the highest point. One of the highlights of the trek is Svaturfoss (Black Falls). There is a road that goes to quite near the top allowing disabled access to the stunning views.

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[[Image:Glacierpan800.jpg]]

==Do==

==Do==

*Find a guide who can take you onto the glacier.

*Find a guide who can take you onto the glacier.

*Hike up the hill and see all the waterfalls and great views.

*Hike up the hill and see all the waterfalls and great views.

==Eat==

==Eat==

There is a small road side service station around 5km east of the park, opposite the Skaftafell Hotel. The food is good and reasonably priced, but the choice is limited. There is also a mini supermarket within the service station, where you can buy many things from tea to soap.

There is a small road side service station around 5km east of the park, opposite the Skaftafell Hotel. The food is good and reasonably priced, but the choice is limited. There is also a mini supermarket within the service station, where you can buy many things from tea to soap.

===Lodging===

===Lodging===

There is a quality hotel just 5km east of the Skaftafell National Park. It looks expensive.

===Camping===

===Camping===

There is a large campsite which opens late May and probably gets busy during the summer months.

There is a large campsite which opens late May and probably gets busy during the summer months.

==Stay safe==

==Stay safe==

Stick to the paths and don't venture onto the glacier without a guide - danger of death.

Stick to the paths and don't venture onto the glacier without a guide - danger of death.

==Get out==

==Get out==

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