Suburban South Point
Welcome back to Borussia! As stated in the last entry, our journey through Borussia is going to be in more populated areas now instead of the small rural towns of before. Our first stop is the suburb of South Point, which is located NW of the center of the city of Bannockburn (which we will seeing later).
The driver awakens us as we enter the suburban community of South Point, located on the extreme southern tip of the island we criss-crossed in the previous updates. The houses on the shore may be small, but the prices they sell at aren't!
Turning left we drive past the chain stores; typical sights in any suburb.
As seen above, South Point is a mix of multi-level apartments and one family homes. Some neighborhoods have embraced expansion while others have resisted, resulting in apartments being constructed beside houses. Following the highway over the bridge you can see more apartment blocks.
At the eastern edge of South Point is the HQ of a large business that sells something called a tablet computer, whatever that is. Many employees live in the row across the highway. Behind the complex lies the stairs to the sandy beach.
Our driver turns around as our tour of this suburb ain't over yet. Returning over the bridge we turn left and arrive in downtown South Point.
The downtown has been left mostly unchanged for nearly 60 years. Some buildings such as the Old Market and the fire station have been around since before the 1900s. The market still houses many quality vendors even with the competing supermarket being located just down the road.
Nestled between the hi rises and the downtown lies a pocket of homes not yet turned into apartments. With growing populations the transition will come eventually. For now, though, the homes remain.
Past the homes lie hi-rises offering great views of the vast ocean. Many locals walk or bike on the walkway on the coast.
At the southern point of Stafford Isle sits the tallest condos of South Point, Point Place 1 & 2
On the south side even more condos and hotels line the highway. This area is known for its sculpture park located beside the South Point Hotel.
Condos line the highway until it turns back towards downtown.
Overview of South Point: Eastern/SE portion
Western portion
We make our way out of South Point over the East Banks Bridge and continue our tour on mainland Borussia.
As we cross the strait we enter the East Banks neighborhood. Here is where houses become less and less common while apartments and condos become the norm.
The highway takes us south.
The highway bends, giving room for the West Bannockburn Hospital. Beside the hospital is the medical school of Bannockburn University. Many students and employees occupy the housing around the hospital.
We reach another turn in the highway as we encounter the central hub of the East Banks, the stadium district.
Down on the shore lies an old church, a relic of a bygone era in Borussia. Once a popular place of worship, it now is a museum.
The entrance to the museum complex is hidden behind the businesses lining the highway.
The offices along the highway house the jobs of many South Point commuters, while the condos offer views of the entire suburb.
One can't visit the East Banks and not visit the stadium of Railsplitters FC. The club was formed by local railway workers that fixed the rails just yards away from the present stadium. In the club's 118 year existence, they have won 21 league titles as well as numerous tournaments and cups. The club draws fans from all over Borussia and regularly has sellout crowds for home fixtures. Many locals can be seen wearing their favorite 'Rails' apparel.
Our driver takes us to a local hotel for us to relax and get ready for our next stop, the working class neighborhood of Duke's Point.
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