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Sky Guy

Touring Koh Railay

By Sky Guy,

Like mentioned in the last update, Koh Railay is a group of four islands northwest of Kaeo Wat. The main town is Koh Railay City. It has a population of around 50,000. There is also several smaller villages on the other islands. Koh Railay is a popular tourist destination, but unlike Kaeo Wat, it is for it's natural beauty. Koh Railay City occupies two areas of two different islands. It is on very hilly terrain and dramatic cliffs rise behind the city (Oh and sorry about the u-drive-it zot) There is...
Sky Guy
Hey sorry about being gone so long! We have finally made it to the Kapuas River Delta. Our first city is the port city of Tanjung Bambu. It serves as Bangorai's prime oil refining and exporting center. This update, we are just looking at the city part. Tanjung Bambu (City Part) (click for full size) A major intersection near downtown. Bambu Lakes Golf Course is one of the city's only attractions- most locals go to other towns for fun. The tallest building in the city- Bangor Delta Oil HQ. This is where the...
Sky Guy

Tanjung Bambu (Port)

By Sky Guy,

Hey all and welcome to the second part of the Tanjung Bambu tour. Today we are looking at the port area of the city. The Tanjung Bambu Port is one of the largest ports in the country, and the largest oil processing center on Borneo. Lets take a look. A closer look. The port also has a container terminal on the other side of the river bay. An elevated railroad connects both parts of the port. watch out for the cows! The container terminal area. As an industrial city, new warehouses are constantly being...
Sky Guy

Suan Chak

By Sky Guy,

Welcome to Suan Chak! We are now technically in Southwest Bangorai' Suan Chak is actually a very old city, it started as a fishing town on the peninsula, then during the colonial era, it became the home of national prision (on Seaport Isle) Most of it's streets are cobblestone and it still has most of it's original canals. Overview Downtown: A wealthy area on the beach extending to outer suburbs More random pictures: The nation's original rail goes through the city the country has built new ones since...
Sky Guy

Shalan Krandi

By Sky Guy,

Shalan Krandi (Ben Pelaou's Alter Ego) Shalan Krandi is located right across the river from Ben Pelaou'. Although the two are the same metropolitan area, they are drastically different. Shalan is a new fast pace city. Colonial architecture has no place here. Instead, new suburbs take up the land. It is home to the Delta Region's second college, and a military base. Take a look: Overview: (click full size) Night shots to come soon! Replies k50Dude: Thank you my friend, I am glad you like it so much. ...
Sky Guy
Welcome to Saylong. The city is reletively new- it was started as a fishing village in the Kapuas River Delta. In recent years it has become an oil processing center and a hotspot for the wealthy. Despite this, slums still surround the city and the river banks. Here is a picture of the River Delta I am working on. Saylong is the city located between the airport and Tanjung Bambu. (click for full size) A look at the fishing harbor The city's refining center. Everyday, new development is built over slums,...
Sky Guy
Hey all! I am back from Alaska and excited to be getting back to my CJ! Because I am still developing the capital area, this will be the last update in the area, but eventually we'll return. Pantai Bharu [Marina Coast] is one of the newest and most elite neighborhoods Banku Taou.' Many tall condos rise up out of the wealthy suburban homes. The entire area was built on a reshaped peninsula. Here's a look from another angle Nearby is a pristine golf course that was built over a slum area and has since been...
Sky Guy
Hello All! As i mentioned before, the capital isn't finished yet, so we are going to visit the other cities. The first on up is Kaeo Wat a mega resort city.In this update, we will follow the thirty some-odd miles (48 km) between the cities. We start at an interchange on the outskirts of the capital. We start about 7:00 a.m. and its still dark outside. We follow the coastal highway 1- the longest freeway in the nation. We pass several farms along the way. We also see stunning forested areas as the highway...
Sky Guy
Old Airport and Airforce Base Today we visit Banku Taou's old international airport. It was the main gateway to the nation for several years. Eventually it became became surrounded by the expanding city and the new one had to be built. It has a very short runway for widebodies, but the airforce set up their base here. Here we go from a slum surrounded interchange to the original terminal. Now we look at the main airforce area and then see the most recent terminal Hope you liked it! Note to all: sorry about...
Sky Guy
Hey guys thanks for all the help I have been filled with hope from all your comments ha ha Anyway, I have been extremely busy, and not just with RL. Simcity wise, I am currently terraforming all four of my regions, I am in the middle of a few BAT projects, and I am reinventing my style. BTW: tell me what you think of my BAT here: https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=111638&enterthread=y Well, if I ever catch up, here is what we will maybe look at next: The Kapuas River...
Sky Guy
Hey all, thanks for the comments, I am sorry I have been vey busy with Real life and Bating those houses. I am having second thoughts on my CJ, it seems that my style is all muddled (as many mentioned in the last update) I need your help and opinion on what I should do please answer the questions- I may just start a new CJ! 1- Should I try and change the style, cities, etc up a little bit? IF YOU ANSWER YES TO #1, ANSWER THE NEXT ONES 2- Should I keep my nation a fairly wealthy one, or should I downgrade...
Sky Guy
Merry Christmas! Christmas isn't a major holiday in Bangorai', however, this year this year there is something to celebrate... Welcome to the Karai Sea-link bridge. Opened to the public earlier this month, it connect thee countries of Bangorai' and Karasem. Construction started late in April of 2001. In total, it stretched 27 Kilometers across the South China Sea. 3 of those Kilometers are split up into Cable Stayed and Suspension spans. Since completion the time of a trip from Pamang Buri (Bangorai')...
Sky Guy

Kya Phalu Falls

By Sky Guy,

INFO (Click for full size) Im not sure exactly what the next update will be. Would you like to see more of the river going throught Kya Phalu (known for it's rafting, etc) or go on to the Kapuas River Delta, or somewhere else? REPLIES Blakeway: Thanks again! Tankmank: Thanks again, and just PM me if you want to go further on the embassy, etc) Panthersimcity4: Thanks my friend- I had to redo that city like three times, so I hope you like it. lol Feliwi: Thank you my friend, I am glad you like it- still a...
Sky Guy
Hey, you know the routine- sorry for the wait,RL, blah blah, blah. Anyway, here is a quick update i threw together- hope it is doesn't make you too sick lol. Kona Beiru is a small city located on the northern half of the delta. I it the South's religious center. A mosque can be found on literally every street corner. On top of that, it is a goldmine for archeological wonders. Ruins from the Kapuian Civilization thousands of years ago have only recently been discovered... Downtown Even right in the middle...
Sky Guy
Hello and welcome to a special update! Kajara Riverfront City is a project started in the late 90's by a big-dreamed developer. With unrestricted views of the entire lower delta region, and lots of news jobs in the area, it was sure to be a hit. Built on a huge are straddling a finger of the Kapuas, it was expected to supply houses and apartments for upwards of 30,000 people. At its center, the crown jewel: Kajara Lake Executive Towers: a complex of 7 towers. Eventually, the developer went broke and the...
Sky Guy

Kaeo Wat- Dubai of SEA

By Sky Guy,

hello! today we are continuing our tour of Kaeo Wat. Another nickname the city has is "Dubai of South East Asia" It is called this because under America's rule many artificial islands were made to house beach villas and apartments. In recent years, the development has continued at a breakneck pace. CRUISE PORT BEACH Overview- you can see that it is connected to mainland by tunnel as to not disrupt cruise traffic Close-up of the mansions and private golf courses ALWAJ MUTIARA (Golden Beach) Overview- It's...
Sky Guy
Hi! Today we visit Kaeo Wat's Downtown area. And get ready for a HUGE update One thing I forgot to mention last update was that from Banku Taou's CBD to KAeo Wat's CBD takes over an hour, the reason it only took half that was because we wen t from suburbs to suburbs. Click for full size!! This first mosaic goes from the cruise ship terminals over the downtown- which is made mostly of hotels and apartments (most people commute to the capital for work) This one goes on the other side of the downtown we get a...
Sky Guy

Introduction

By Sky Guy,

Welcome! This is the new location of this city journal. I have changed a lot of things and hope you enjoy it! Here is the location of the mainland part of Bangorai' The above picture shows the main part of the country including some cities, highways and natural features. More will be added as we go. Ok now i know that some of you might notice a similarity between this picture and **cough** erm Kaibesia, but I hope you understand as it was such a great idea, plus they are different pictures. Please dont...
Sky Guy
Hey thanx for the support hope you like this quick update! Most of you have seen the airport, but I changed some stuff so its all new! First mosaic shows Banku Taou' international Airport (BTIA) including the new additions to terminals one and two and a whole new terminal three. Also it shows the third runway starting development. Now we take a look at the capital's seaport. It isn't the main seaport, but was built to relieve pressure and as an industrial free zone. Now we look at the main cargo pier...
Sky Guy

Happy New Year

By Sky Guy,

Well, this year Bangorai' decided to take part in the celebrations... Across the nation every major city launched fireworks from the top of it's tallest building. Enjoy: And now... from the capital... (My first attempt at reflections, so don't criticize me too bad...) Happy New Year to everyone! And thank you to all those who nominated me for trixies and helped me get this far. Have a good one! REPLIES k50dude: Thank you! I am glad you liked it. Towerdude: Yes i did! They are cheap and don't require...
Sky Guy

Flight to Koh Railay

By Sky Guy,

Today we are taking a flight to the small group of islands and city of Koh Railay. Located Northwest of Kaeo Wat, it too is a tourist destination, but more on the natural beauty side. So sit back and enjoy the flight! Next update I will show you more of the islands and city. REPLIES Blakeway: Thanks, yeah some of the things about dubai are like- oh come on! But im glad you liked the update! Panthersimcity4: Thanks, it is quit the tourist trap! Evillions: Lol- yeah, I just was...
Sky Guy

Ben Pelaou'

By Sky Guy,

hehe, so I know I've been gone a while, but... here ya go: Ben Pelaou'- Old Colonial City clicky Replies TowerDude: Thanks a bunch! Evillions: Yep I did! Oh and thanks for the suggestions! panthersimcity4: Thanks my friend- It took a while to find a tower that I liked _marsh_: Thanks marshy! I depth we go! DCMetro34: Thank you! k50dude: Wow- thanks! (I don't know about always) ImVhOzzi: Oh yeah. Thanks tankmank: thanks- I think it looks better now too. 976: thanks bud!
Sky Guy
Today we head southeast of downtown to the Royal Lakes. This area is home to the Old City and was the original seat of Government. First up: The main lake. Six temples and holy sites are along its banks along with the old Royal Palace. Today it's becoming a hotspot for not only tourists, but locals and many new buildings are being built next to it. Now we look at the more crowded side of the area and most common scene of the city. This area is home to the Royal Lake Concert Hall For our last stop we...
Sky Guy
Hello! You're all in store for a big update! First up a view looking south over the CBD and the tallest buildings in the country Next we look at Shin Paou Park right across the Bay from the CBD. It features a state of the art theatre and many of the government buildings Now we go out onto a peninsula which used to occupy many fishing docks and the largest slum area in the nation. Today it is being redeveloped with many new high-rise buildings offering stunning views to downtown. ... hoped ya liked REPLIES...
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