Hive

     So I went here thinking it was just a nicely landscaped place to explore and take pics. Turned out to be the the site for Hive.  Hive is a store that offers some landscaping furnishing and sets to help take pics. Since I was there I walked around and took some pics of the area.

LM: Hive

Soyokaze...The Bushido Challenge

Soyokaze is a beautiful Japanese themed sim with many places to explore. But the main reason I went there was for the what they have there to test your skill.....The Bushido Challenge.
     The Bushido challenge is based off the Bushido Code used by ancient Japanese samurai. Its a code of honor and morals that they lived by, and it has 7 parts to it. 1. Gi (Justice & Morality) 2. Yu (Heroic Courage) 3. Jin (Compassion) 4. Rei (Polite Courtesy) 5, Makoto (Sincerity) 6. Meiyo (Honour) 7. Chu (Duty & Loyalty)

     As you make your way to the start of this challenge you encounter a young female at the entrance..you have to interact with her to begin....
.'Princess Ayuki'
""Oh thank the gods!  I need your help!
Some time ago, something went terribly wrong while I was teleporting and I became stranded in a vast labyrinth of dark tunnels. Now I am caught between worlds! I need a brave adventurer to enter this portal, solve the Bushido Code, and free me from this netherworld!
Please join the Soyokaze and enter the portal to begin your quest! I will wait for you under the sign of the samurai!""
     You tp in and find your self in a roon with 7 portals, with arrows on the floor indication which portal to take and what direction to go as you finish each of tests... Now within this challenge there are some monkeys sitting around and apparetnly they can talk so if you ask them a question, they will talk and help you. 
Gi challange: You have to make your way through lasers
Yu challenge: You have to click on the crystals as you go through the game and come pack to put them in order from the tune that is played
Jin challenge: You have to make your way on a floor maze making sure to walk on the correct floor piece or you fall down 
Rei challenge: Answer a riddle
Makato challenge: You build a latter from pieces ..then go talk to a monkey lol
Meiyo challenge: Archery targets
Chu challenge: A floor puzzle where you have to find each of the 7 codes in order
     As you complete each challenge you unlock a chest to get a piece of armor, or a key to unlock a cell to open a chest in another part of the challenge. I enjoyed doing this..it takes some time to do but well woth it...I failed at some of the challenges but it was fun to do,


LM: Soyokaze

{Membata}

Membata....A place of mystery and treasures with a dash of fantasy. Create your own path and discover solace and peace while possibly making it a little more spicy to your taste, its all up to you!

     So I went here to check it out. It looks like a small area but there is alot to explore here. It has a teleport system to teleport you to 9 different areas.

     "Lost island Game", Its an interactive game where you can take part in rescuing dazed survivors by simply finding them throughout the jungle and escorting them back to the camp. I began playing it for a bit. It was fun to take part in.

     "The Naiads", the underwater Membata, where you can take part into a treasure chest hunt with the chance of winning underwater inspired items and discover a mermaid inspired world.

     "The Wishing Tree", the serenity hangout, where you can submit your wishes and just enjoy the scenery.

     "The Pirate's Cove", the shipwreck hangout, where you can simply spend quality time on your own or with friends, 

     "The Cave",

     "The Dungeon".D/s themed where you can explore the dark side of this place.

     "Fairy's Den", the pixie dust friendly area, where fairies and pixie friends can enjoy the highest view point of Membata together.

     "The Dream Scene". the scene rezzer area, where several choices are offered to rez as your own private skybox and available temporary for the length of your stay.

     "The Mountain", the Shibari Japanese inspired area, where your relaxation may come in many different ways. 

     I enjoyed exploring this area..there is a lot to do here. Someone can spend a good amount of time here checking out the area and taking part in the game.

LM: {Membata}

Prehistorica: The Dawn Kingdoms ~Dinosaur Avatars & Adventure~

      So, I ended up here the other day and walked through one of the areas. I was amazed how big and spacious this place was. Also how interactive it was with dinosaur avatars running around.  What makes this pace fun is that you can ride a dinosaur around as you explore each area.

      The whole place is slip up into 6 different areas that have their own little theme. the areas are: Abyss Caves, Cretaceos Caves, Fossil Reef, Prehistoric Plains, Jurassic Jungle, and Kelp Gardens. Don't get too close to the dinosaurs, they tend to trample you.  haha

    

LM: Prehistorica: The Dawn Kingdoms

Crestwick Island

So I found this sim..Its called Crestwick Island. Its set up as a small city. It has a few areas to check out and interact with. the main street of the city has some stores a art gallery, even an little cafe to sit down and have a cup of coffee and read the newspaper...haha. There is even access to the beach and even a public pool.  Its a great location to take photos.

LM Crestwick Island