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User:Pbsouthwood/Dive guide topic status criteria

Wikivoyage criteria:

 * Effectively covers most aspects of the topic with no obvious omissions.
 * If practical, it should contain a listing of relevant destinations.
 * The format should closely match the manual of style.

Diver criteria:

 * Must contain a listing of relevant dive sites.
 * Some of the dive sites must be of Guide standard.
 * Most of the dive sites must be of Usable standard.
 * Information should be provided in most of the headings.
 * Sufficient information should be provided that a competent diver with some local knowledge can use the guide and any included dive site sub-article to plan a safe dive at the relevant site. (involvement of a local guide may be required where appropriate)

Checklist:

 * All subheadings have useful information ("No special equipment required" IS useful information, a blank space is not.)

Star status criteria for regional diving guide
This is a guideline. If you have a better idea, Plunge forward, but try to explain your reasons.

Wikivoyage criteria

 * Covers the topic fully.
 * Layout and listings either match the manual of style exactly or are the exception that proves the rule.
 * Prose is not only near-perfect grammatically but also tight, effective, and enjoyable.
 * At least one good-quality photo or illustration accompanies the article.
 * If practical it has a map identifying relevant destinations.

Diver criteria

 * A diver unfamiliar with the region should be able to decide if it will be to his/her liking, and within his/her competence/skills/fitness to dive in the region at a typical site.
 * The diver should also be able to decide on what equipment to bring, and what to rent or buy when in the region.
 * The diver should be able to plan for emergencies, both medical and equipment related, and know what support is available in both these fields.
 * Pricing need not be in great detail, but it should be possible to use the guide to contact suppliers of ordinary recreational diving equipment and services most convenient to the region (If such exists - offshore atolls may have no facilities whatsoever. In this case refer to the most appropriate major centre)

Checklist
General
 * Standard template used or other appropriate layout complying with the Wikivoyage style conventions.
 * Correct English usage: Spelling, grammar, consistent with either local English usage or UK or US English conventions.
 * Correct technical terminology understandable by native English speaking recreational divers.

 * All sections of the template contain substantial and useful information unless not applicable to the region, in which case this should be specified.

Section checklist

Leader paragraph Understand
 * Leader paragraph explains what the article is about and who it is for.
 * Basic geographic extent of the region is stated.

General topography
 * Some information is provided on the physical geography of the region.
 * Extent of the region is clearly defined. (a map or other illustration is sufficient)
 * Major landforms defining the region are mentioned and named and if necessary, explained.
 * Topography of both underwater and land is described. Some form of relief map drawing or illustration should be present.

Climate, weather and sea conditions
 * If applicable, a description of the regional climate, weather systems, oceanogrphy in terms of tides, currents, seasonal water condition variations, max and min values

Marine ecology
 * If applicable, a description of the regionsl marine/aquatic ecology.

Equipment
 * Special equipment and training required or recommended for diving in the region, both general and sub-region specific.

Respect
 * Explain any special procedures or precautions to avoid ecological or archaeological damage.
 * Any local legislation affecting diving in the region is explained sufficiently to allow a reasonably prudent diver to confidently avoid contravention. Information must be accurate and current.

Get help
 * List of emergency contact phone numbers for the region, and where there is no appropriate emergency service within the region, contact details for the most appropriate services outside the region.
 * These numbers should include where possible: Recompression chamber facilities, Hospital, Clinic or doctor, Diving medical practitioner (specialist), DAN local contact number, Police, Ambulance, Fire department, any specialist rescue organisations that may be of use, Sea rescue/Coastguard.

Get service Learn Buy Rent Do Fix
 * A listing of Dive schools, Dive shops, Air filling facilities, Scuba and cylinder service facilities, Dive charter boats, liveaboards, etc IN the region should be provided. Any known idiosyncracies or specialist abilities (such as affiliated training agency, or foreign languages spoken) should be mentioned.
 * If there is no representative of any specific class of service business in the region, the nearest convenient agency outside the region should be listed, with approximate distance and any other critical information.
 * It is not necessary to list every dive school, shop, charter business, air filling station, or equipment service agent in the region, but at least one reputable representative of each of these classes should be listed with adequate contact information. If dry suits are recommended in the region, a dry-suit repair agent should be listed.
 * List names of dive schools in the region
 * List names of dive shops in the region
 * List names of places that rent dive gear
 * List names of operators, charter boats, liveaboards operating in or from the area.
 * List names of people or organisations which service and repair: Scuba regulators, BCDs, Cylinders, Drysuits.

Details
 * List contact details of places listed in "Learn", "Buy", "Rent", "Do" and "Fix". Use the Other listings insertion template.

Get around
 * Explains how to get around the region to dive sites and launch areas as a diver with dive equipment. Options of private and public transport as available should be discussed.

Stay safe
 * A comprehensive description of regional hazards, the risks connected to them, and appropriate mitigation where applicable.
 * Information should apply to a significant percentage of the sites in the region.
 * Hazards specific to only a few sites should be covered in the dive site sub-articles.

See (Listing of dive sites)

Number of dive sites listed should be appropriate to region size. In general a region should not contain less than one city or other significant destination unit. Sites which would ordinarily be reached on a day excursion from a destination such as a city would be in one dive guide, even if there are a large number of them. Alternatively, unless there is a good reason, such as the conditions are very different from the nearest other sites, it would not be appropriate to have a regional guide for a smaller number of sites than about 5, even if the sites are on different islands or near different cities. A guide should not cross national borders except in special circumstances.

 * At least three listed local dive sites must be at star standard (unless there are fewer than three sites in the region, in which case all must be of star standard.
 * At least 90% of locally known named sites should be listed.
 * At least 50% of the listed sites should be of guide standard or better.
 * At least 75% of the listed sites should be of usable standard or better.
 * All listed sites should at least be described to outline level, unless newly discovered or potential sites, and not yet explored,
 * If there are more than 100 local sites in the region, the number of sites may be limited to 100, and this number used for the percentage calculations.

 * listing of dive sites should normally provide a paragraph describing each site in general terms. No great detail is required.

Diver criteria:

 * A suitably competent diver with moderate local knowledge should be able to plan a safe dive using the information provided. (in conjunction with a regional diving guide if applicable.)

Checklist:

 * Template present
 * Information on position of the site is sufficient to get there, possibly with help of local guide.

Wikivoyage criteria:

 * Effectively covers most aspects of the topic with no obvious omissions.
 * If practical, it should contain a listing of relevant destinations. (not relevant to dive site)
 * The format should closely match the manual of style.

Diver criteria:

 * A suitably competent diver with little local knowledge should be able to plan a safe dive using the information provided.(in conjunction with a regional diving guide if applicable.)

Checklist:

 * Template present, all appropriate headings present
 * Style basically correct and complies with Wikivoyage recommendations.
 * A map or aerial photo is present for shore access sites, and displays useful information.
 * GPS position data or other means of identifying position accurately without local knowledge.
 * All subheadings contain useful information unless the subheading does not apply to the site, in which case it is not shown.
 * At least one photograph of marine organism or feature of the site.
 * The site should be a sub-article of a regional dive guide. (if there are very few sites in the region the sites may be included in the regional guide to a number not exceeding 9).

Wikivoyage criteria:

 * Covers the topic fully.
 * Layout and listings either match the manual of style exactly or are the exception that proves the rule.
 * Prose is not only near-perfect grammatically but also tight, effective, and enjoyable.
 * At least one good-quality photo or illustration accompanies the article.
 * If practical it has a map identifying relevant destinations.

Diver criteria:

 * A diver competent to dive the site but without any local knowledge should be able to plan a safe and enjoyable dive using the information provided (in conjunction with a regional diving guide if applicable.)
 * Conditions during the dive should come as no surprise.

Checklist:
Leader paragraph
 * The site is named
 * Type of site specified
 * Geographical location given in general terms
 * Nearest major landmark, near
 * Nearest City in
 * Region in
 * Country.

Understand
 * A map showing the position and layout of the site in some detail, preferably to scale.
 * Reason/s why one would choose to dive the site.

Position
 * GPS position for the site. Should put a diver at least somewhere on the site, specify where if possible
 * Alternative range and bearing or cross bearings to well defined and reasonably close landmarks. Photos of landmarks desirable.
 * distance from launch site or harbour for boat access (km or N.miles)

Name
 * Optional image of whatever the site is named after
 * Explanation of origin of the site name, translation if applicable.

Depth
 * Maximum depth to be expected on the site
 * If applicable, shallowest point of the site

Visibility
 * Range of visibility to be expected when conditions are generally considered suitable for diving.

Topography
 * Description of the layout of the site
 * General idea of slope, profile and rugosity
 * Description of major features and landmarks
 * Condition of wreckage if applicable

Geology
 * Only for rocky reefs
 * Type of rock, (geological age, name of formation optional)
 * Strike and dip optional if applicable

Conditions
 * What weather conditions will result in good diving conditions.
 * Any specific weather conditions which will result in unpleasant or hazardous diving conditions.
 * Any special oceanographic or weather conditions the site is known for. (sudden offshore winds, upwellings, currents, plankton blooms, thermoclines etc)if applicable
 * Information sufficient to allow a reasonably competent diver with a moderate understanding of the local weather and climate to forecast conditions during a planned dive over a short period (3 to 4 hours) when on site.

Facilities
 * Generally only for shore access dives
 * Facilities must be in close walking range of parking area or entry points
 * Facilities appropriate to divers and accompanying family only.(parking, ablution, fast food, dive services, picnic areas, security, beach, shade, etc)

Get in

 * Adequate directions to reach the site
 * A map or aerial photo indicating the position of entry/exit areas (only for shore entry ) if the main site map is not sufficient.
 * Sufficient text for a person who has no local knowledge at all to find the site and identify any access areas with confidence.
 * Photos of the standard entry and exit points if applicable.

See

Marine life and/or Features
 * Photos of at least three organisms or features one may reasonably expect to see at the site
 * Description of what a diver may see during a dive

Photography
 * advice on photographic equipment (macro/wide angle, need for external lighting) if appropriate.
 * photographic opportunities that may be expected or hoped for if applicable.

Suggested Routes
 * generally at least one suggested or recommended route, with an indication of what the diver may expect to see. This may be a drift dive if applicable. "Follow the divemaster" is not really a route and will only be accepted if there are really good reasons, which are adequately explained

Stay safe

Hazards
 * Site specific hazards of any kind, including access hazards if applicable. "No site specific hazards known" is null default.
 * Comprehensive listing of site related hazards (not regional hazards already in regional guide, ordinary diving hazards nor obvious sea/weather condition hazards). Advice on mitigation is optional.
 * security problems and land based hazards may also be mentioned if applicable. (theft/mugging risk, animals stealing food etc)

Skills
 * Skills or competence required for diving at the site, if any. It may be assumed that a diver is certified to at least Open Water level and is of at least moderate fitness, is able to control his or her buoyancy, can fin 100m on the surface in low swell, and is not physically disabled in any way.
 * Skills recommended for diving at the site, if any.
 * "No special skills required/recommended" is null default.

Equipment
 * any equipment beyond the standard equipment listed for the region in the regional guide, either reqired or recommended for the site for safety of convenience. Reason should be specified if not obvious.
 * "No special equipment required/recommended" is null default

Wikivoyage:What is a dive guide
This article is intended to provide guidance to persons wishing to create or edit a Dive guide on Wikivoyage. The procedure listed will result in a substantially complete and useful guide, but plunge forward and input whatever useful information you have available. It can be completed later.

Create the new Dive guide article
Choose a suitable name for the proposed Dive Guide. Diving in RegionName is the suggested style.

Add an internal link to the proposed new Dive guide at an appropriate place in a higher level guide (Scuba diving or the destination section of a national dive guide for the appropriate country). Save the page to create a red link.

Click on this red link, to take you to the new article page, which will have your chosen name.

The substitution template: should be used to prepare the outline. Type this in and save the page. This will create the outline of section headings.

Add content
Content should be added as follows: Click the "Edit" tab of the newly created article, and scroll down to the edit window to add your text. The explanation below will help you to add the desired content to each section. Enter as much as you can, and leave the unused headings for others to complete. If you need help while editing, click the "Editing help" link a few paragraphs below the editing window. This will open a help file in a new window. Your original window will remain unchanged and you can switch between windows without affecting edits.

Leader paragraph
 * The leader paragraph should explain what the article is about and who it is for.
 * The basic geographic extent of the region which is covered by the guide is stated.

Understand

General topography
 * Some information is provided on the physical geography of the region.
 * Extent of the region is clearly defined. (a map or other illustration may be sufficient)
 * Major landforms defining the region are mentioned and named and if necessary, explained.
 * The general topography of both underwater and land is described. Some form of relief map drawing or illustration should be present.

Climate, weather and sea conditions
 * If applicable, a description of the regional climate, weather systems, oceanography in terms of tides, currents, seasonal water condition variations, max and min values for water temperature, air temperature etc.

Marine ecology
 * If applicable, a description of the regionsl marine/aquatic ecology.

Equipment
 * Special equipment and training required or recommended for diving in the region, both general and sub-region specific.

Respect
 * Any vulnerable ecological or archaeological material, its particular vulnerabilities, and its distribution in the region
 * Special procedures or precautions to avoud ecological or archaeological damage.
 * Any local legislation affecting diving in the region is explained sufficiently to allow a reasonably prudent diver to confidently avoid contravention.

Get help
 * Provide a list of emergency contact phone numbers for the region, or where there is no appropriate emergency service within the region, contact details for the most appropriate services outside the region.
 * These numbers should include where possible: Recompression chamber facilities, Hospital, Clinic or doctor, Diving medical practitioner (specialist), DAN local contact number, Police, Ambulance, Fire department, any specialist rescue organisations that may be of use, Sea rescue/Coastguard.

Get service Learn Buy Rent Do Fix
 * A listing of Dive schools, Dive shops, Cylinder filling facilities, Scuba and cylinder service facilities, Dive charter boats, liveaboards, etc IN the region should be provided. Any known idiosyncracies or specialist abilities (such as affiliated training agency, or foreign languages spoken) should be mentioned.
 * Only if there is no representative of any specific class of service business in the region, the nearest convenient agency outside the region should be listed, with approximate distance and any other critical information.
 * It is not necessary to list every dive school, shop, charter business, air filling station, or equipment service agent in the region, but at least one reputable representative of each of these classes should be listed with adequate contact information. If dry suits are recommended in the region, a dry-suit repair agent should be listed.
 * List names of dive schools in the region
 * List names of dive shops in the region
 * List names of places that rent dive gear
 * List names of operators, charter boats, liveaboards operating in or from the area.
 * List organisations which service and repair Scuba regulators, BCDs, Cylinders, Drysuits. Specify the range of services for each

Details
 * List contact details of places listed in "Learn", "Buy", "Rent", "Do" and "Fix". Include a list of the services provided for each. (use "Other listings" insertion template)

Get around
 * Explains how to get around the region as a diver, particularly a diver with dive gear. Options of private and public transport as available should be discussed.

Stay safe
 * Should be appropriate to most of the sites in the region.
 * A comprehensive description of regional hazards, the risks connected to them, and appropriate mitigation where applicable.

See (Listing of dive sites)

 * listing of dive sites should normally provide a paragraph describing each site in general terms. No great detail is required.
 * Site name
 * Location
 * Reasons why one might choose to dive there (optional)

 * The number of dive sites listed in a guide should be appropriate to region size. In general a region should not contain less than one city or other significant destination unit.
 * Sites which would ordinarily be reached on a day excursion from a destination such as a city would be in one dive guide, even if there are a large number of them. If there are major differences betreen two regions accessible from the same city as day excursions, and there are enough sites to justify a split, this may be appropriate.
 * Unless there is a good reason, such as the conditions are very different from the nearest other sites, it would not be appropriate to have a regional guide for a smaller number of sites than about 5, even if the sites are on different islands or near different cities.
 * A guide region should not cross national borders except in special circumstances.

Add Images (Maps and photos)
Images should be uploaded to Wikivoyage Shared by using the Upload page. See How to upload files, and How to add an image.

Create the new Dive Site sub-articles
Dive sites within the region covered by a Dive guide should be created as sub-articles to the Dive guide. This avoids problems of ambiguous site names by referencing the sites to the region.

Each dive site should have a link from the regional guide. Create this link at the appropriate place in the site listing under secion heading See in either alphabetic or geographical order, by typing in a link starting with the main article name, followed by a slash and the sub article name, which should be the most commonly used name for the dive site by English speaking divers. Follow this by a pipe "|" and the site name again.

For example: Castle Rocks will display as Castle Rocks.

When first entered this should be a red link. Click on the red link to create the sub article.

The substitution template: should be used to prepare the outline. Type this in and save the page. This will create the outline of section headings.

Add content
Content should be added in the same way as for the regional dive guide. The explanation below will help you to add the desired content to each section. Enter as much as you can, and leave the unused headings for others to complete. If you need help while editing, click the "Editing help" link a few paragraphs below the editing window. This will open a help file in a new window. Your original window will remain unchanged and you can switch between windows without affecting edits.

Leader paragraph
 * The site is named, with alternative names where applicable
 * Type of site specified
 * Water temperature class (Tropical, temperate or polar.)
 * Proximity to coast. (Inland, shoreline, inshore or offshore.)
 * Bottom type (Sand, shingle, rocky or coral reef)
 * Wreck age if applicable (recent or historical wreck.)
 * Other classification. (Deep, cavern or cave. Fresh water, lake, river, high altitude etc if applicable)
 * Geographical location given in general terms
 * Nearest major landmark,
 * near Nearest City (internal link)
 * in Region (internal link)
 * in Country. (internal link)

Understand
 * A map showing the position and layout of the site in some detail, preferably to scale.
 * Reason/s why one would choose to dive the site.

Position
 * GPS position for the site. Should put a diver at least somewhere on the site, specify where if possible
 * Alternative range and bearing or cross bearings to well defined and reasonably close landmarks. Photos of landmarks desirable.
 * distance from launch site or harbour for boat access (km or N.miles)

Name
 * Optional image of whatever the site is named after
 * Explanation of origin of the site name, translation if applicable.

Depth
 * Maximum depth to be expected on the site
 * If applicable, shallowest point of the site

Visibility
 * Range of visibility to be expected when conditions are generally considered suitable for diving.

Topography
 * Description of the layout of the site
 * General idea of slope, profile and rugosity
 * Description of major feateres and landmarks
 * Condition of wreckage if applicable

Geology
 * Only for rocky reefs
 * Type of rock, (geological age, name of formation optional)
 * Strike and dip optional if applicable

Conditions
 * What weather conditions will result in good diving conditions.
 * Any specific weather conditions which will result in unpleasant or hazardous diving conditions.
 * Any special oceanographic or weather conditions the site is known for. (sudden offshore winds, upwellings, currents, plankton blooms, thermoclines etc)if applicable
 * Information sufficient to allow a reasonably competent diver with a moderate understanding of the local weather and climate to forecast conditions during a planned dive over a short period (3 to 4 hours) when on site.

Facilities
 * Generally only for shore access dives
 * Facilities must be in close walking range of parking area or entry points
 * Facilities appropriate to divers and accompanying family only.(parking, ablution, fast food, dive services, picnic areas, security, beach, shade, etc)

Get in

 * Adequate directions to reach the site
 * A map or aerial photo indicating the position of entry/exit areas (only for shore entry ) if the main site map is not sufficient.
 * Sufficient text for a person who has no local knowledge at all to find the site and identify any access areas with confidence.
 * Photos of the standard entry and exit points if applicable.

See

Marine life and/or Features
 * Photos of at least three organisms or features one may reasonably expect to see at the site
 * Description of what a diver may see during a dive

Photography
 * advice on photographic equipment (macro/wide angle, need for external lighting) if appropriate.
 * photographic opportunities that may be expected or hoped for if applicable.

Suggested Routes
 * generally at least one suggested or recommended route, with an indication of what the diver may expect to see. This may be a drift dive if applicable. "Follow the divemaster" is not really a route and will only be accepted if there are really good reasons, which are adequately explained

Stay safe

Hazards
 * Site specific hazards of any kind, including access hazards if applicable. "No site specific hazards known" is null default.
 * Comprehensive listing of site related hazards (not regional hazards already in regional guide, ordinary diving hazards nor obvious sea/weather condition hazards). Advice on mitigation is optional.
 * security problems and land based hazards may also be mentioned if applicable. (theft/mugging risk, animals stealing food etc)

Skills
 * Skills or competence required for diving at the site, if any.
 * Skills recommended for diving at the site, if any.
 * "No special skills required/recommended" is null default.

Equipment
 * any equipment beyond the standard equipment listed for the region in the regional guide, either reqired or recommended for the site for safety of convenience. Reason should be specified if not obvious.
 * "No special equipment required/recommended" is null default

Use of material
Any content on Wikivoyage may be used by anybody as long as the conditions of the CC-by-SA licence are complied with. All the dive guide material for the Cape Peninsula and False Bay is dual licenced under CC-by-SA versions 1 and 3, including the pictures. You can Google the details. In short, you must acknowledge the source and the licence can not be changed and must be specified at every place where it is used. It means that you can use it, modify it and sell it as you like, but can not copyright it or any derivatives. As long as this is understood, the use of Wikivoyage material to provide improved services for travellers is encouraged. Providing a link to the Wikivoyage site is not obligatory, but is considered polite. It is also a convenient way of acknowledging the source. There are dive shops in greater Cape Town which link to "Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay" direct as it is the simplest procedure, and just mail the URL to clients who enquire about local diving. It may be most convenient for you to just link to the sites in this way, as this will cost you less in bandwidth, but it will depend on what you plan to do with the material. If you intend to change it to suit your marketing, it may be better to keep it on your own site where you have contol over editing, however it will then not be automatically updated as the Wikivoyage pages are changed. You may also consider contributing to the sites on Wikivoyage when you have useful information to improve them. If you decide to do this, I recommend that you create an account on Wikivoyage, as it is free and allows users to communicate with you if any problems come up.

=Launch site/harbour template=

Understand
The (facility) is used by divers (times and conditions), due to (reasons)

Controlled by (authority). Responsible person is (name/position).

Position

 * S34°??'??" E018°??'??" (Main entrance)
 * S34°??'??" E018°??'??" (Slipway/jetty/boarding area)

About (distance)km from (local centre), and (distance)km from (major centre) by (road/rail/boat).

Facilities
Open (hours). .

Get in

Blurb for FTT nomination for Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay
Recreational Scuba diving is a major travel activity. Most divers can not dive at their home towns, or the available sites are severely limited, and must travel at least a short distance to reach suitable dive sites. The Cape Peninsula and False Bay is the local diving region within a day trip from any part of Cape Town, South Africa, This regional dive guide is intended to provide the already qualified Scuba diver with information which will help to plan dives in these waters, whether as a local resident or a visitor.


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User:Pbsouthwood/Scuba Diving and dive region and site article listing for export

Scuba diving

Diving in South Africa

Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Treasure Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whale Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Daeyang Family Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Hypatia Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Highfields Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Two Oceans Aquarium Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Gemsbok Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Cape Matapan Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/RMS Athens Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS SA Seafarer Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Three Anchor Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Sea Point Ridge Pinnacles Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Bantry Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/North Paw Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/South Paw Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Clifton Rocks Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Cleeve's Tunnel Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Bakoven Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Dreadlocks Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Geldkis Blinder Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Strawberry Rocks Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Geldkis Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Het Huis te Kraaiestein Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Mushroom Pinnacle Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Sandy Cove Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Justins Caves Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Antipolis Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Klein Pannekoek Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Groot Pannekoek Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Coral Gardens (Oudekraal) Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/13th Apostle Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Logies Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Romelia Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Steps Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Hakka Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SAS Gelderland Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Keryavor and the Jo May Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Maori Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Oakburn and MV Boss400 Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Die Perd Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Kanobi's Wall Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Star Wall Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Sunfish Pinnacle Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Stonehenge Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Duiker Island Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Di's Cracks Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Vulcan Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Tafelberg Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Klein Tafelberg Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Tafelberg Deep Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Sentinel Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Aster Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Katsu Maru Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Die Josie Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Clan Monroe Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Thomas T Tucker Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Star of Africa Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Bia Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Umhlali Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Albatross Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/South-west Reefs

Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Dale Brook Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Kalk Bay Harbour Wall Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Fish Hoek Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Sunny Cove Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Quarry Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Cement Barge Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/P87 Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Clan Stuart Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Brunswick Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/HNMS Bato Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Long Beach Simon's Town Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Target Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Livingstone Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Castor Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Roman Rock Diving the cape peninsula and false Bay/Tivoli Pinnacles Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Friskies Pinnacle Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Rambler Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Ammunition Barges Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Phoenix Shoal Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Noah's Ark Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Penguin Point Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Maidstone Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Photographer's Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Torch Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Outer Photographer's Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Windmill Beach Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Froggy Pond Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Fisherman’s Beach Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/A-Frame Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/D-Frame Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Insanity Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Rocklands blinder Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Spaniard Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Alpha Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Stern Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SAS Pietermaritzburg Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Caravan Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Miller’s Point Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Boat Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Fan Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Shark Alley Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Pyramid Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Castle Rocks Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Outer Castle Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Pie Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Finlay's Point Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Finlay's Deep Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Atlantis Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Partridge Point Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Sherwood Forest Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SAS Transvaal Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MFV Orotava Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MFV Princess Elizabeth Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Good Hope Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SAS Good Hope Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/MV Rockeater Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Smits Swim Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Smits Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Smits Cliff Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Batsata Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Bordjiesrif Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Buffels Bay

Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Steenbras Deep Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Seal Island Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/York Shoal Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whittle Rock Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Rocky Bank Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/East Shoal Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SATS General Botha Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SAS Bloemfontein Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SAS Fleur Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/SS Lusitania Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Muizenberg Trawlers

Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Bikini Beach Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Ledges Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Vogelsteen Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Cow and Calf Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Pinnacle Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Tony’s Reef Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Troglodyte’s Cove Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Lorry Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Phil’s Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Rocky Bay Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Blouklip Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Blousteen Ridge Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Whirlpool cove Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Percy's Hole Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Kruis Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Rooi-els Point Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Coral Gardens (Rooi-els) Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Andre se Gat Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Balcony Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Ankers Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Mike’s Point Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Container Bay

Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Blue Rock Quarry

Diving in Hermanus

Diving in Port Elizabeth

Diving Aliwal Shoal Diving Aliwal Shoal/Cathedral Diving Aliwal Shoal/Eelskin ridge Diving Aliwal Shoal/North Sands Diving Aliwal Shoal/Northern Pinnacles

Diving Sodwana Bay

Diving inland in South Africa Diving inland in South Africa/Badgat Diving inland in South Africa/Bass Lake Diving inland in South Africa/Boesmansgat Diving inland in South Africa/Miracle Waters Diving inland in South Africa/Wondergat

Diving in Durban

Diving the Tsitsikamma Diving the Tsitsikamma/Rheeder's Reef

Diving in South Africa/SS Cariboo wreck Diving in South Africa/Sardine run

Diving in Mozambique Diving in Mozambique/Batfish Pinnacle Diving in Mozambique/Devils Peak Diving in Mozambique/Disneyland Diving in Mozambique/Greentree Reef Diving in Mozambique/Island Rock Diving in Mozambique/Manta Reef Diving in Mozambique/North Greentree Diving in Mozambique/Paindane Coral Garden Diving in Mozambique/Paindane Express Diving in Mozambique/Pao Reef Diving in Mozambique/Xstacy Reef

Diving in the Philippines Diving in Thailand Scuba diving in Australia Scuba diving in the British Virgin Islands Diving in Chuuk Diving in Guam Dive sites of Saipan

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Surveying dive sites
There are several ways to survey a dive site, The GPS track method I use is medium tech, moderate hardware cost, intermediate labour intensity, and is unaffected by visibility — results are the same in good viz or bad. It is quite interesting to return to a site you have extensively mapped in poor visibility on a day when you can actually see large sections of the structure. There is a strong and entirely understandable deja vu as you recognize structures in full size 3D that were previously only known as lines on the map and rather dim and murky shadows.

Hardware and software
The hardware is a reasonably splashproof pocket GPS in a watertight plastic box on a closed cell foam Surface Marker Buoy (SMB to divers) The float must be buoyant enough to not be pulled under at any time, and low drag. I find 8kg positive buoyancy is adequate. I use a boat-shaped float carved from an old boogie board, covered with a layer of orange PVC tarpaulin cloth for visibility and toughness.

The GPS I use is a Garmin e-trex Vista, which does the job fine when it works. It has an annoying tendency to occasionally turn itself off without any obvious reason in the middle of a survey. What is important is that the GPS records a downloadable track, and that the trackpoints should be close together, so you dont lose too much detail. The GPS unit is housed in a small transparent topped Pelican box, which is nominally waterproof, but often leaks a bit, so the GPS needs to be reasonably waterproof.

The box has a piece of soft closed cell foam with a cutout to support the GPS so it does not rattle around and bang its buttons. The float is towed at the end of a regular diving DSMB reel or spool, whichever is more convenient. I have used both and both work well. A ratchet reel is slightly more convenient, but it is no big deal.

The track is downloaded to a PC using a cable and software provided with the GPS, and unneccessary track segments edited out before transferring the tracks to Google Earth. I make a copy of the track to clipboard and use photoshop to save it as a jpeg.

It is also possible to screensave from maximum resolution on Garmin map software and use these images as background to trace the contours. It helps to first open in a bitmap editor like Photoshop and erase the background to transparent. This procedure has the advantage that the images are to a consistant scale. Mark a few waypoints at convenient Lat/Long gridpoints before screensave to help position the image on the map in Inkscape

Import the jpeg into Inkscape, scale it as needed and trace the track onto your map.

Survey procedure
Depending on the type of dive site you may wish to draw contours, or outlines, or a combination. Positions of features can be recorded by digital camera if you set the time on the camera to exactly match the GPS. Depth profiles can be derived from a dive computer if it is also synchronised, but this can be time consuming for more than a few points. The easiest procedures are outlines and contours:
 * Contours — Choose a depth and swim around the feature with the reel held close to the surface of the feature at the chosen depth. It is advisable to stick to either clockwise or anticlockwise on a specific contour as this reduces confusion when splitting the tracks. Wherever possible swim at least the whole way around each feature and try to swim directly to the next feature to minimise confusion at the computer, or log times of starting and completing each contour on a slate. Also use a slate to record the time at point features, and be sure to stop there for at least 30 seconds. When you start a new contour at a different depth it can help to change from clockwise to anticlockwise ot vice versa. this makes the changeover point easy to identify.
 * Outlines — Swim along the edge you wish to outline at a speed which allows the GPS to produce a track with maximum resolution. You can get depths from a decompression computer if this is important, or just take spot readings on a slate. Record start and stop times for the track, and what it is. These things may seem utterly obvious at the time, but can become a bit vague afterwards, when you are trying to work out which track is which on the screen, and it is all very cluttered.

The line must be kept under tension to minimise the position error of the float. This is also proportional to speed and depth, and sea state can add noise to the signal, by moving the float as the waves pass. Wave/swell error will tend to be consistent and directional, and is surprisingly small with a low-drag float. Whenever convenient, it is helpful to get a cross check on your accuracy by measuring the same track on different days and different conditions.

Other methods
You can take photos and make sketches on a grid on a slate, estimating dimensions and using a compass for directions. This is not very accurate, but can be usable. Surfacing occasionally at major landmarks and taking bearings to fix their position is feasible but not efficient.

The high tech methods mostly involve surveys from a boat using side-scan sonar, which can give really high resolution, but the equipment is expensive and sensitive to bumping into large rocks.

Single or multibeam sonar/echo sounders linked to concurrent GPS input and suitable software can produce wireframe images of as high resolution as your equipment depth resolution and your patience or finances can tolerate. These methods require reasonable smooth surface conditions and do not involve diving. I am hoping to get data from this type of survey to combine with the GPS track data when they become available.


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User:Pbsouthwood/Gallery of images used with permission for Cape Town dive sites

Photos and release from Di Froude.
Hi Peter I have added the directions for finding the caves and crack but am unable to upload pictures. I am sending you a couple of pics I took at the cracks and maybe you can add them for me. Many thanks Di - Original Message - From: Peter Southwood To: Di Froude Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:14 AM Subject: Dive guide on Wikivoyage

Hi Di, The main site is at http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Diving_the_Cape_Peninsula_and_False_Bay Cracks at http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Diving_the_Cape_Peninsula_and_False_Bay/Di%27s_Cracks You can edit without logging on, or can create a user account (free) Images must be uploaded to Wikivoyage Shared, with CC by SA copyright release (details on upload page) Have fun. Cheers, Peter

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Hi Peter CC-by is fine. Regards Jean Jean Tresfon Underwater Images & Surveys Ph (082) 659-9001 Fax (086) 672-6290 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jtresfon/sets/

From: Peter Southwood [mailto:peter.southwood@telkomsa.net] Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 7:36 PM To: Jean Tresfon Subject: Permission to put photos on Wikivoyage

Hi Jean, Grant tells me you have given him some wreck photos for me to put up on Wikivoyage. I need your authorisation to release them under one of the "CC-by" licences, which is required for any photos used on Wikivoyage See the explanation at Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CC-BY or the Creative Commons site for the full explanation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Wikivoyage accepts CC-by and CC-by-sa. The "by" part means that any use must provide attribution. CC-by-sa is "share alike, and a user can make derivative works and must also allow others to do the same with them Please e-mail back your choice as a reply to this mail, as it will be appended to the file discussion page of proof of release. This is the same licence system that you released your previous photos for Wikivoyage on. Cheers, Peter

Saul Goldman's photos
Hi Saul, I saw your photo of the Boss on Grant's newsletter. Would you like to upload the picture on Wikivoyage so it can be used on the dive site page for the Boss? It means releasing it on a Creative Commons licence if you do. Cheers, Peter

Hi Peter No problem upload the picture. Saul

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Pics and stuff:
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Car Rental in Turkey, Rent A Car in Turkey, rent a car, Rent A Car, rental, Rental, Turkey, airport, airways, istanbul, izmir, Ankara, Otel, Hotel, airport, Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum, Dalaman, Car hire, otomobil, araba, kiralama Car Rental in Turkey, Rent A Car in Turkey, rent a car, Rent A Car, rental, Rental, Turkey, airport, airways, istanbul, izmir, Ankara, Otel, Hotel, airport, Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum, Dalaman, Car hire, otomobil, araba, kiralama

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User:(WT-en) Penfoldsmith

Living in the West Midlands area of England in the UK.

Retired but busy with family matters etc

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User:(WT-en) Penguinparty

I live in Calgary Alberta Canada

I have traveled to the following countries:

 * United States
 * Mexico
 * Guatemala
 * Puerto Rico
 * Haiti
 * Australia
 * UK including England and Scotland

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User:(WT-en) PenguinTravel

Over the past 15 years we have specialized in providing quality products in the f.i.t. travel area. In particular active tourism and the exploration of not so known areas on the borders of the well-known tourist destinations is our speciality. Birdwatching, trekking, cultural, cycling, horseriding and on request any other trips could be organized with the quality assured by our in depth local experience.

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User:(WT-en) PenitentWhaler

My travel interests center largely on history of any sort (with food coming in at second), and I'm a lover of stone ruins in particular, also having a special fondness for preserved historic urban space and industrial buildings. I'm something of an amateur expert on New England cobblestone streets, and I try to make a point of visiting and cataloging all of them from the carefully preserved historic charm of Beacon Hill or Nantucket, to gritty industrial streets like Battey Street in Providence or Washburn Street in New Bedford, where the asphalt has simply been maintained so poorly that the original stone setts have almost entirely resurfaced.

Though I grew up on Cape Cod and went to school in Boston, I chose to begin my adult life in New Bedford, where I settled with my at the time girlfriend (now wife and mother of our first child) in 2008. It's a medium sized city of 100,000 and growing, more known for poverty, crime, and our famous lack of "snitchin'" than is deserved. Perhaps most famously the setting place of Moby Dick and historic center of the American whale fishing industry, it continued to prosper through the middle of the 20th Century as a textile mill town, and like all New England mill towns it was destroyed by the economic policies of recent decades. Though whaling has fallen out of fashion, it continues to be one of the most productive fishing ports on the planet, with hundreds of commercial boats docked in its fortified harbor.

New Bedford's economic downturn of the latter 20th Century was a blessing in disguise from an aesthetic point of view. From the early 60's onward New England towns and cities have been caught up in a self-destructive orgy of

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User:(WT-en) Penmaenuchaf

Penmaenuchaf Hall enjoys a stunning location in the foothills of Cader Idris, overlooking the Mawddach Estuary, within the Snowdonia National Park. This inspiring Vicotiran mansion offers breath-taking views, peace and tranquility. Chill out in the elegant lounges or stroll in the delightful gardens. Enjoy imaginative cuisine, fine wines and at the end of the day retire to a luxurious bedroom. An excellent base for touring and ideal for outdoor pursuits. Recommended by the leading guide books.

Want to learn more about Penmaenuchaf Hall? Visit our web site, you'll find lots of information about the hotel and it's location as well as a library of photographs; www.penhall.co.uk

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User:(WT-en) Pennyliz1

Australia

 * Queensland: Port Douglas, Cairns, Townsville, Charters Towers, Mackay, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise
 * New South Wales: Byron Bay, Sydney

United States

 * California: Thousand Oaks, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Barstow
 * West Virginia: [Parkersburg]]
 * New York: Manhattan
 * Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, & New Jersey

United Kingdom

 * England: London, Windsor

Travel Wishlist
I wish to visit:

Asia:
 * China: Xian, Leshan, Chengdu, Turpan
 * Japan: Misasa, Nikko, Matsuyama, Nagasaki, Kamakura, Yamaguchi, Kashima, Aso, Mount Osore
 * South Korea: Gyeongju
 * India: Agra, Delhi, Varanasi, Chennai
 * Indonesia: Borobudur, Prambanan, Yogyakarta
 * Thailand: Bangkok
 * Cambodia: Angkor
 * North Korea: Pyongyang

Africa:
 * Ethiopia: Aksum, Lalibela
 * Ghana
 * South Africa: Cape Town
 * Tanzania
 * Kenya

Middle East:
 * Egypt: Cairo, Abu Simbel
 * Iran

Europe:
 * Russia: Moscow, Saint Petersburg
 * Vatican City

Americas
 * United States: Taos, Grand Canyon
 * Canada: Vancouver

Hotel guidebooks

 * Wikivoyage Hotel

[Hotel Review]

 * Executive Plaza Coquitlam
 * Sandman Hotel Downtown
 * Howard Johnson Cassandra Hotel
 * Ramada Hotel & Suites Metrotown
 * Sandman Hotel & Suites Vancouver Airport
 * Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside
 * Dalton Hotel & Suites

[Loved]

 * Bangkok
 * New York City
 * London
 * Bedugul
 * Ayutthaya
 * Oktoberfest
 * Ubud
 * San Francisco
 * Macau/Peninsula
 * Northern Territory

[Hated]

 * Kuta
 * Alanya
 * Oslo
 * Bucharest
 * Konya
 * Almere
 * Tanah Lot
 * Naples

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User:(WT-en) PensacolaCVB

Hi, I just discovered wikivoyage. I work for the Pensacola Bay Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for Pensacola, Florida.

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User:(WT-en) Penthouse Hostel in Yerevan

We are very pleased and truly delighted to welcome you on our wikivoyage page!

If You appreciate comfort, affordable prices, Armenian hospitality and You plan to visit and explore Yerevan, then you should make sure to visit Penthouse Hotel and Hostel, as the latter comprises all of the above-mentioned features all rolled in one. Being located in the heart of Yerevan, this amazing BUDGET lodging may become your second home as you decide to drop by during your trip and find your cozy corner here. We have the most reasonable and wallet friendly rates in the city starting from 8 Euro per person. Needless to note that the rates include Armenian and/or continental breakfast as well.

And in case you're wondering as to where you could spend your overnights while in Yerevan city and have an extremely comfortable stay, then you're on the right page! You wouldn't regret picking an elegant duplex Penthouse hotel and hostel. The reason for that is crystal clear: Penthouse hotel and hostel is specified with its quirky character and an amazingly friendly staff. Many of our guests keep coming back time and again, it's time you come and find out why!

Let us put it this way: our friendly staff, bright colors and over the top service mean we're an exciting and interesting place to stay! Enjoy Your breakfast and have coffee admiring the stunning view of Biblical Ararat and Yerevan from our balcony that creates calm atmosphere despite the affinity of a noisy life of the big city. Besides, you will have a kitchen at Your disposal with free tea and coffee for the whole day. You will be overwhelmed with periodic parties we organize with Armenian food and khorovats (barbecue). Not to mention theme parties which are a regular occurrence in our hostel.

We also provide you with linen, towel, free high speed Internet Wi-Fi access in all rooms and info desk. Add to that the fact that we're ridiculously close to the main bus stations as well as the subway station in case you want to pick up a public transport. Plus, we're super close to many tourist attractions of historical importance, for instance the famous Museum of manuscripts - Matenadaran, the Cascade, the Opera House, the Republic Square, etc. In other words our lovely hostel is located in the prestigious center of Yerevan city. And you've got to ask, why would anyone stay anywhere else?

It goes without saying that all our rooms are decorated and furnished to a good standard. As to our common room, it's simply awesome, comfortable and cozy. Moreover it's a great place to make new friends that might happen to be of a different nationality. And you can definitely bring your friends over with you to make your stay unforgettable.

On the whole, Penthouse Hotel and Hostel is an ideal place for a family, groups and individuals, business, budget and inquisitive travellers (students, backpackers, etc.) just to mention a few.

BONUS “5 DAYS”

If You stay more than 5 days in Penthouse H&H we offer the bonuses of your own choice: One free night for just married Free fresh fruits or a bottle of Armenian cognac Free tickets to child attractions in Monument-Victory Parc for travelers with children Free tickets to prestigious Yerevan night clubs for young couples Free Armenian SIM mobile card Free demonstration of the cooking of national dishes like “dolma”, “kyufta”, with further degustation.

BONUS “GROUP”

If You stay in Penthouse H&H by GROUPS You will enjoy the bonuses of Your own choice as follow: Free lunch each 4th day from Armenian national cuisine Free walking tour around Yerevan Free fresh fruits each day Free Armenian SIM mobile card (if Your group stay more than 4 days) Free Airport pick up (if Your group stay more than 5 days) Free demonstration of the cooking of national dishes like “dolma”, “kyufta”, with further degustation.

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Welcome
Hello, Peppercrab! Welcome to Wikivoyage. Thanks for your recent contributions. Very nice work.

To help get you with further contributions, we've created a tips for new contributors page, full of helpful links about policies and guidelines and style, as well as some important information on copyleft and basic stuff like how to edit a page.

If you need help, check out Project:Help, or post a message in the travellers' pub. - (WT-en) Cardboardbird 09:37, 25 June 2011 (EDT)

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User:(WT-en) Peraltita

Asian Subcontinent

 * West Bengal
 * Delhi
 * Tamil Nadu
 * Kerala
 * Karnataka
 * Madhya Pradesh
 * Orissa
 * Pondicherry
 * Bangladesh

Argentina

 * Mendoza

Chile

 * Coquimbo
 * La Serena
 * Rancagua
 * Santiago
 * Valparaíso

Europe

 * Bratislava
 * Vienna
 * Graz
 * Krakow
 * Budapest
 * Prague

Mexico
Cities
 * Monterrey
 * Mexico City
 * Zacatecas
 * Guadalajara
 * Guanajuato
 * Puebla
 * Villahermosa
 * San Cristobal de las Casas
 * Oaxaca
 * Campeche
 * Merida

Archeological Sites
 * Teotihuacan
 * Monte Alban
 * Mitla
 * Palenque
 * Chichen Itza
 * Uxmal
 * Calakmul

United States
Cities
 * Dallas
 * Houston
 * San Antonio
 * Austin
 * Houston
 * Fort Worth
 * Cleveland
 * Boston
 * Buffalo
 * Las Vegas
 * Salt Lake City
 * Chicago
 * St. Louis
 * New York City
 * Washington D.C.
 * Memphis
 * Miami
 * Orlando
 * Los Angeles

National Parks
 * Sequoia National Park
 * Grand Teton National Park
 * Yellowstone National Park
 * Grand Canyon National Park
 * Big Bend National Park

SCHEDULED
The following are itineraries for trips I would like to make in the next few years.

Central and South America

 * Guatemala
 * Honduras
 * Nicaragua
 * Costa Rica
 * Panama
 * Colombia
 * Venezuela
 * Peru
 * Bolivia
 * Northern Chile

Southern South America

 * Southern Chile
 * Argentina
 * Uruguay
 * Southern Brasil

China and Southeast Asia

 * China
 * Laos
 * Vietnam
 * Thailand
 * Cambodia
 * Malaysia

Eastern Europe

 * Croatia
 * Bosnia
 * Albania
 * Ukraine
 * Hungary
 * Slovakia
 * Bulgaria
 * Romania
 * Poland
 * Macedonia
 * Montenegro
 * Serbia
 * Greece

Eurasia

 * Egypt
 * Lebanon
 * Syria
 * Jordan
 * Israel
 * Turkey
 * Georgia
 * Iran

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User:(WT-en) Perama

PERAMA TOUR & TRAVEL BALI
Perama Tour & Travel

Perama Travel Club was established in 1969 by Mr.PeramaYogja and inaugurated by the goverment in 1982. Its establishment is based on the perception, vision and mission, namely to involve, maintain and maximize the existence of all tourist components, proponents, and tourist customers. The universal concept that has become the Club’s main concern is increasing the flow of tourist customers and develop tourist destinations. In order to achieve this ideal purpose there should be uniformity and harmony in the minds, the statements, and actions of all the parties involved.

For nearly 37 years since its establishment Perama has developed from an only land tour provider to a group of companies with a wide range of tourist business activities.

PERAMA BOAT

About Perama Travel Club

Perama Travel Club (PTC) is a private and an independent organization which is characteristically social business. It means all the activities that it organizers are social, but the impacts are business. The main objectives of the club include sales, promotion, and marketing with such activities as creating market, promoting and selling all kinds of tourism products. Additionally, it also serves as a mediator which mediates between sellers and buyers to meet in a familiar situation based on mutual interests and benefits as well as solid cooperation.

Products & Services

Perama is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality of products and services. A wide array of products are available. The products are divided into three categories:

Hunting Komodo by Camera

Perama internal products: all the Club’s activities which can raise the flow of tourists.

Complimentary products: all the Franchise activities which concern the development of tourist destinations.

Outside products: all the Franchise activities which supports all the Club’s business relations (business commission)

All Perama original products are patent and are specially designed to meet the highest quality of products and service, so they can conform to the Club’ favorite motto “fun, science, and money. It means all the Perama products and services can result in fun, have scientific accountability, and create profit (money).

Fantastic Way To Explore The Three Gilis

Perama internal products comprise:

Land activities (shuttle bus, daily tours, Bali - Lombok package tours; Sea Activities (Bali –Lembongan transfers, Senggigi – three Gilis transfers); Land Sea Adventure tours (Bali – Lombok Cruise, Komodo Tours, Explore Flores), and all other products which are characteristically delivering tourists. To the already developed or the developing tourist destinations

Business Strategy

In operating its businesses the Club creates Cooperation & Joint/ Integrated promotion by involving all the tourist components. All is implemented in an atmosphere and spirit of brotherhood.

Bali Exotic Tour

Mission Statement

With a motto: Provide Easiness and safety at a Reasonable Price all for Your Convenience, Perama ensures that every client is well served. Perama has a moral responsibility to create a tourism business atmosphere which runs on a right and proper tracks, away of all the possible improper competitions which not only create losses for the tourist business practitioners but also for the customers.

The company’s mission is to increase the customers’ degree of satisfaction through fast, good, professional and qualified service. To support this mission the company holds a continuous and sustained training and education to all its staff. Indeed, it is through human resource development that the quality of service can be achieved.

In implementing the mission, we have a commitment to give an excellent quality of service for the customers’ satisfaction. We all work in a team, and give way to every individual to work professionally, ethically, and rationally on their duty. Besides being profit-oriented the company is also social in nature. In its social business the company has run a program which aims at increasing poor people’s prosperity through the program called 7P, which respectively stands for Pertanian (Agriculture), Perikanan (Fishery), Peternakan (Poultry), Perdagangan (Trade), Perindustrian (Industry), Pariwisata (Tourism), dan Penanaman Kembali Terumbu Karang (Coral Re-plantation)

In its pure business the company has tried to maximize its potentials as well as Indonesian nature, culture, and reef potentials, by conducting a product called Land Sea Adventure.

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World Traveler.

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User:(WT-en) PerSvensson

This is my page...

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User:(WT-en) Perthtimberfloor

Hi fellow net pals, I am Tom who lives in Australia, Sydney precisely. I created an account here to make new relationships on the internet, I'm on the internet a lot of the time. I am a professional with experience in timber flooring fixing at homes, offices and shopping complexes. Timber floors are quite attractive and impart an graceful look, but their installation requires following an elaborate procedure with proper care, as it may develop various defects at a later stage if not properly installed. I can advice you on the type of flooring style that is most appropriate for your premises. The right choice of wood is also very critical as per your budget and the kind of finish you are looking for the floor. At a small price you pay me as my consultation fee, I will look after all your worries regarding installation of a timber floor for your home timber floors perth for other information about me solid timber flooring

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User:(WT-en) Peru Adventure Tours

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS is authorized specialist adventure tour operator organizing tours all over Peru, such as:

PERU HIKING AND TREKKING TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/trekking_tours.html INKA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU  Salkantay Trek   AUSANGATE TREK   Lares Llama Trek   CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK   Huchuy Qosqo Trek   KEROS TREK   Putucusi Trek   VILCABAMBA TREK  2 Day Inca Trail To Machupicchu   COLCA TREK   Cotahuasi Trek   CHIGUATA TREK   Capua Waterfall Trek   CABANACONDE ANDAGUA TREK   Andean Llama Trek   CERRO BLANCO TREK   Chuquimaran And Pajonal Trek

PERU CLIMBING TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/climbing_tours.html CLIMBING UBINAS VOLCANO  Climbing Misti Volcano   MISTI AGUADA BLANCA    Climbing Sabancaya Volcano   CLIMBING TO CHACHANI VOLCANO   PichuPichu Mountain Climbing    MISMI MOUNTAIN CLIMBING    Ampato Mountain Climbing  CLIMBING TO HUALCA HUALCA MOUNTAIN   Climbing To Coropuna Snow-capped

PERU MOUNTAIN BIKING TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/biking_tours.html AREQUIPA BIKING TOUR  Chachani Downhill Mountin Bike    MISTI DOWNHILL MTB    Salinas Salt Lagoon Bike Tour    UBINAS CANYON BIKE TOUR    Colca Canyon Mountain Biking   COLCA MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR   Biking In The Colca Canyon   BIKING AND TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON   Cycling Majes Canyon   COTAHUASI CANYON BIKING TOUR   Volcanoes Valley Bicycle    DOWNHILL MARAS AND MORAY   Biking Sacred Valley Of The Incas   MACHU PICCHU ADVENTURE BIKE TRIP    Downhill From Abra Malaga   MEGA AVALANCHE NEWS AND COMPETITION    Biking From Cusco To Puerto Maldonado Jungle   NASCA COUNTRYSIDE BIKE TOUR    Cross Country Bike Tour To San Fernando Reserve   PAMPAS GALERAS DOWNHILL MTB    Biking Around The Lake Titicaca   CYCLE FROM PUNO TO CUSCO   Manu Jungle Biking Tour

PERU SANDBOARDING TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/sandboarding_tours.html LA HUACACHINA - ICA  Cerro Blanco Sandboard Tour - Nasca    USACA DUNE BUGGY AND SANDBAORDING - NASCA   Sandboarding - Camana

PERU HORSEBACK RIDING TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/horseback_riding_tours.html AREQUIPA HORSEBACK RIDING - CAMPIÑA TOUR  Horse Tour In The Colca Canyon   COLCA HORSEBACK TOUR   Adventure Colca Horseback Riding Tour   COTAHUASI CANYON HORSE TOUR   Cusco Horseback Riding 4 Ruins   HORSEBACK RIDING   Horseback Riding - Ollantaytambo Maras Moray HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

PERU AMAZON JUNGLE TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/amazon_jungle_tours.html PUERTO MALDONADO JUNGLE  Tambopata Candamo Reserve   WILDLIFE TAMBOPATA CANDAMO   Manu Cloud Forest   MANU EXPLORER   Manu Wildlife   MANU BIOTRIP   Manu Biosphere Nature Reserve

PERU CLASSIC TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/amazon_jungle_tours.html LIMA CITY  Pachacamac Archaeology Tour   CUSCO CITY   Sacred Valley Of The Incas   TIPON COMPLEX   Machu Pichu Tour   AREQUIPA CITY   Arequipa Campiña Tour   TORO MUERTO PETROGLYPHS   Pampas Cañahuas And Sumbay Caves   SALINAS LAGOON   Colca Canyon Tour   COLCA TOUR - LONG ROUTE   Cotahuasi Canyon Tour   AREQUIPA COLCA PUNO   Arequipa Off Road Tour   ICA CITY   Ballestas Islands - Pisco   NATURE RESERVE OF SAN FERNANDO - NASCA   Paracas Natural Reserve - Pisco   OVERFLIGHT NASCA LINES   Nasca and Palpa Lines   CHAUCHILLA CEMETERY - NASCA   Cantayoc Acueducts - Nasca   CAHUACHI AND ESTAQUERIA - NASCA   Uros and Taquile Islands   UROS AMANTANI TAQUILE ISLANDS   Sillustani Funeral Towers   CHUCUITO COMPLEX   Puno Colca Canyon Arequipa

PERU LIVING TOURS:http://www.peruadventurestours.com RAILWAY TO MACHU PICCHU   Bus Tickets In Peru   PERU DOMESTIC FLIGHT TICKETS   Learn Spanish in Peru   PERU RENT A CAR   Peru Mountain Bike Program   PERU TREKKING ITINERARY   Peru Motorcycle Trip   PERU CLIMBING EXPEDITION   Off Road Tour In Peru   PERUVIAN JUNGLE TOUR PACKAGE   Classical Trip To Peru   ADVENTUROUS TOURS IN PERU   Camping Gear In Peru

WELCOME TO PERU Land of the Incas WELCOME TO PERU ADVENTURE TOUR A world to discover

Everything that you need to know before you travel to Peru, you will find in this website. For information or to reserve our services, please send us an e-mail, telephone message or visit us at our local offices and we will attend to it cordially.

 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY SOUTH AMERICAN HANDBOOK 2007 Footprint

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." St Augustine "Travel makes one modest; you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world." Flaubert

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS - PERU BIKING TOURS - INCA TOURS PERU Responsible Sustainable Tourism

AREQUIPA: Jerusalen Street 410 - A Down Town Telephone: 0051 54 221658 from overseas - 054 221658 from in Peru - 221658 from in Arequipa Mobile 1: 0051 54 9853447 from overseas - 054 9853447 from in Peru - 9853447 from in Arequipa Mobile 2: 0051 54 9853436 from overseas - 054 9853436 from in Peru - 9853436 from in Arequipa

CUSCO: Triunfo Street s/n Down Town Mobile 1: 0051 84 9201239 from overseas - 084 9201239 from in Peru - 9201239 from in Cusco Open: 8am - 7pm Monday to Sunday

Email: info(a)peruadventurestours.com

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User:(WT-en) Peruvacation

Avid Traveler specialized in Peru tour operations and organization. if you are ever thinking about visiting Peru, hike the Ina trail or embark on an emblimatic Machu Picchu tour then i'm your guy. http://www.peruvacationtours.com

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User:(WT-en) Peterblaise

Peter Blaise Monahon United States Patent and Trademark Office Office of Program Control 600 Delany Street, Madison East, 4D68 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 US http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm peter.monahon@uspto.gov 571-272-3950

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User:(WT-en) Peter Ellis

I am active in various Wikis, and have added detail here, too. For the moment, though, I am mostly taking.

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User:(WT-en) Peterfirzgerald

Oslo Norway

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I am no longer involved with this project, but wish its contributors the best.

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User:Peterfitzgerald/Barack Obama's Chicago

Introduction
More than twenty years before Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States — and the first African-American to hold the office — he quit his job in New York, bought a used car, and drove to Chicago.

In his memoir, Dreams from My Father, Obama describes his first days in the city: driving up Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and down Cottage Grove Avenue, through Chatham and Bronzeville — seeing echoes of the Great Migration of the 1920s, imagining novelist Richard Wright and jazz greats Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald walking those streets. He eventually alighted at Smitty's Barber Shop in Hyde Park, where he got a $10 haircut and a free Chicago history lesson.

Smitty said, "The night Harold won, let me tell you, people just ran the streets. It was like the day Joe Louis knocked out Schmeling. Same feeling. People weren't just proud of Harold. They were proud of themselves."

It was 1985, and the city that invented plantation politics, only recently described as the most segregated in America, had just done the unthinkable: it had elected a black mayor, Harold Washington. Change was in the air. Obama took a job as a community organizer in the Far Southeast Side neighborhoods of West Pullman and Roseland, which had been hit hard by factory closures, and worn down by years of neglect by the city government. His work involved building partnerships and securing funding for job-training programs, particularly around the Altgeld Gardens housing project.

After three years, Obama left Chicago to attend law school at Harvard, but he returned to work as a summer associate at the Loop office of Sidley Austin LLP. There, he met a full-time associate named Michelle Robinson; in 1992, she became Michelle Obama, and the newlyweds moved to Hyde Park. Obama took a position on the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School. He continued working as a lecturer there until his election to the U.S. Senate in 2004.

Get around
While there is evidence to suggest that he has traveled north of the Loop on a few occasions, Barack Obama's Chicago is very much on the South Side of town. While even Bridgeport native Mayor Richard M. Daley will play both sides of the baseball fence for political purposes, Obama is an unabashed White Sox fan, so leave your Cubs gear at the hotel.

See
(Do?)

Eat
If Barack Obama had eaten at half the number of restaurants that claim him as a former regular, the White House would have to get some of William Howard Taft's old suits out of storage. Nevertheless...

(Drink?)

Stay safe
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User:Peterfitzgerald/Sandbox

The French Quarter is the oldest and most famous and visited neighborhood of New Orleans. It was laid out in French and Spanish colonial times in the 18th century. While it has many hotels, restaurants, and businesses catering to visitors, it is best appreciated when you recall that it is still a functioning mixed-use residential/commercial neighborhood where locals live.

Understand
The French Quarter or "Vieux Carre" ("old square" in French) stretches along the Mississippi River from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue (13 blocks long) and back from the Mississippi to Rampart Street (6 blocks wide).

"The Quarter" is compact. One can spend an enjoyable vacation here without leaving it for several days. If the French Quarter is your headquarters, consider leaving your car behind and not bothering to rent one if your health permits a few blocks walk. Parking is difficult, expensive, or both. Occasional trips to other parts of town can be made by streetcar or cab. The neighborhood is pedestrian friendly. Take care walking at night, particularly on dark or deserted streets. If you've been drinking, a cab is advisable.

The "Upper Quarter" (between Canal Street and Jackson Square) is the area most patronized by visitors, but the "Lower Quarter" (between Jackson Square and Esplanade Avenue) also has shops and restaurants sprinkled amongst the residences.

Get in, get around
Take the streetcar in if you're in Uptown or Mid City. Driving in on Interstate 10, take the Orleans Avenue or Vieux Carre exit. Once you're in the Quarter, it's best seen on foot. If you do drive within the Quarter, expect it to be SLOW, and watch for the pedestrians and bikes. The Quarter is very doable on a bike, but again be especially alert.

The Quarter is wider (from Canal to Esplanade) than it is deep (from the River to Rampart). Bourbon and Royal Streets (see below) are the main avenues running through the width of the French Quarter; sections are often closed off to motor vehicles. Parallel Chartres Street is often a better option for pedestrians actually heading somewhere when Royal and Bourbon are jammed with visitors. The heart of the Quarter is Jackson Square, listed below.

House Museums
Some elegant old homes which are now museums:

Do
Stroll the streets, look at the architecture, shops, and people. Hear live music in the street, in restaurants, and music venues.

Live Music

 * Bourbon Street. Upper Bourbon has been given over to catering to hard drinking out of towners, and this part of the street has a number of music venues (not named here) whose owners make their money off them, with loud mediocre bands hired cheaply. None the less, despite what some say it is still possible to find New Orleans jazz on Bourbon Street.

Buy

 * Art or high-end antiques on Royal Street.
 * Tacky t-shirts and souvenirs on Bourbon Street.
 * There are several good used book stores on Chartres, Royal, Pirates' Alley, and elsewhere in the Quarter.

Budget

 * Cajun Cabin, 503 Bourbon, 11AM-late. Authentic Cajun recipes dating back to the 1900s, 6 flat-screen TVs, live Cajun music every night, largest balcony eating in French Quarter. Features a great local beer (Abita) and has specialties such as alligator sausage.
 * Cajun Cabin, 503 Bourbon, 11AM-late. Authentic Cajun recipes dating back to the 1900s, 6 flat-screen TVs, live Cajun music every night, largest balcony eating in French Quarter. Features a great local beer (Abita) and has specialties such as alligator sausage.
 * Cajun Cabin, 503 Bourbon, 11AM-late. Authentic Cajun recipes dating back to the 1900s, 6 flat-screen TVs, live Cajun music every night, largest balcony eating in French Quarter. Features a great local beer (Abita) and has specialties such as alligator sausage.
 * Cajun Cabin, 503 Bourbon, 11AM-late. Authentic Cajun recipes dating back to the 1900s, 6 flat-screen TVs, live Cajun music every night, largest balcony eating in French Quarter. Features a great local beer (Abita) and has specialties such as alligator sausage.
 * Cajun Cabin, 503 Bourbon, 11AM-late. Authentic Cajun recipes dating back to the 1900s, 6 flat-screen TVs, live Cajun music every night, largest balcony eating in French Quarter. Features a great local beer (Abita) and has specialties such as alligator sausage.

Drink

The French Quarter has a wide variety of bars for all sorts of tastes. The legal drinking age is 21, sometimes though not always strictly enforced. If you are over 18 but under 21, you generally won't have much problem in New Orleans. Just play your cards right, act like an adult, drink responsibly and you'll have a good time. Don't argue with bartenders, liquor store owners or police officers unless you want to spend the night in OPP (Orleans Parish Prison) -- not pleasant. Rule of thumb for anyone wanting to party in Louisiana, regardless of age, don't drink and drive -- those staying in the Quarter will find bars within an easy walk, and others can take a cab.

Sleep
Places within the French Quarter or just outside of it on Canal Street are the most centrally located, and also cost more than rooms in other parts of town. Those wishing a fuller immersion in the city may wish to go ahead and pay extra for a location from which they can find many days of things to do with no need of a car or transit.

Connect

 * Cafes including CC's and Envie (listed above at eat) have free wi-fi for customers
 * Cafes including CC's and Envie (listed above at eat) have free wi-fi for customers

Go next
Walk across Canal Street and you're in the Central Business District. Take the red Canal Streetcar line to the attractions of Mid-City, or the green St. Charles Streetcar line to Uptown and Carrollton. The ferry at the foot of Canal Street (free for pedestrians, $1 for cars) will take you across the Mississippi to the Algiers neighborhood, and give you a scenic budget mini-cruise of the River in the process.

Just "below" (down river) from the French Quarter is the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, across Esplanade Avenue, with hip music joints and restaurants. A little further downriver and you are in the Bywater, a funky neighborhood with genuine corner bars, great restaurants and a friendly atmosphere.

Inland or "back" (away from the Mississippi River) from the Quarter is the Tremé neighborhood.

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