Cap Estel Goes Safari

Our friend, Maurice Messmer, has turned his sim into the plains of the Serengeti recently.  Maurice has created a very real interpretation of Africa and invites all to visit.  Upon landing on Cap Estel, you have the option taking a Giraffe tour…yes, you ride the giraffe all around the sim or hopping on a horse, or even a bicycle.  Of course, you can also walk around the path as well.

As you explore the plains, you will find areas of respite, where you can enjoy a picnic, just rest or visit with a friend.  Then, after you visit the animals and cross the swinging bridge over the waterfalls, look for the zip line at the top of a gorge type area.  Don’t be afraid…just hop on and descend into the gorge!  As you lower, you will notice that the flora becomes lush and more green and that you are in a cool oasis type area.  Say hello to the hippos and look for the coffee shop…here you can have a coffee and rest for a bit more while watching the steam rise off the water and the monkeys playing in the trees.

Maurice always takes such care in creating areas, ensuring that you have a realistic experience, and Cap Estel Goes Safari is no exception!

Be sure to visit Cap Estel soon… Maurice just might have another scenic journey up his sleeve!

Have fun!!

~Sunshine

Sculpty Creations Arctic Challenge!

The Sculpty Creations Arctic Challenge SLSA Surf Competition Series will kick off this Saturday, February 19th at 11am SLT. The Series consists of two competitions – the Open (open to all) and the Pro (for the top 20 surfers and those that advance).

The Arctic Challenge will be the first of its kind…surfing in cold, icy waters with the added challenge of whales and ice bergs. It will be fun to see the surfers braving the elements…I hope they dress warmly enough?

The surf competitions are fun events! Lots of chatter, music, dancing, and the excitement of the surfers on the wave. DJ Dan will be spinning for these events and he LOVES to take requests, so the music can always be varied.

This Series is sponsored by Sculpty Creations Wildlife. Sculpty Creations by Jon Haskel provides Second Life residents with over 300 species of wild and farm animals including birds, fish, and mammals. Many of these are animated and are so very lifelike. We always use Jon’s animals on our sims as they provide a very life-like experience. If you are in the market for some furry or scaly additions to your home (and even if you aren’t), you should definitely head to Sculpty Creations on Extrem Island!

All are welcome to come out and support the surfers for the events, so make plans to come to our Winter SOLstice sims on the 19th and/or 26th of February at 11am SLT!   The Spectator Stands will be open for the events and that will be the only entry point during the competition.  If you would just like to visit any other time, come to our Arctic Surf sim and explore from there.

~Sunshine

Mysterious Wave

Creativity in Second Life abounds throughout the grid.  Whether you enjoy photos, sculptures, interpretive art, sim design, etc…you can find it.  I came upon a place by happenstance the other day called Mysterious Wave.  The sim is dedicated to creativity… it is a minimalist design built to showcase sculptures and artistic interpretations.  The sim features the sculptures and interactive art pieces by Anley Piers, Cherry Manga & Elfe Imako, the creators of the sim.  Along with artistic displays, the sim owners also host musical concerts at times as well.

Currently the sim is also featuring a show by Lalie Sorbet.  This show, ‘Invisible World’, features Lalie’s macrophotographic captures from the real world and will be on display on “Mysterious Wave” until February 15th.

Take some time to visit Mysterious Wave soon.  You can easily spend an hour or more experiencing the amazing pieces on display, and then head up to the shops to see what is available there as well.  Join the group and you’ll know when there is a new event or a change in exhibit.  Support the arts in Second Life…the availability to enjoy is so much more wide-reaching in this virtual place.

’til next time…enjoy the beauty in the world!

~Sunshine