Green Shadow Peaks -

"Night Shift"

digital collage by Mick Mather

NWY, Green Holiday - From far across the Lake of Shadows can be seen seasonal displays that decorate the shoreline. Reflections bounce off the water and into the cityscape that stands as a silhouette against the night sky. Twin towers - known as the Green Shadow Peaks - are edged with blue, green and yellow, making for a striking display this time of year. The special solar glass panels create a somewhat fantastic effect with the interior lights shining out upon the water while appearing dark to the viewer outside. These reflections, referred to as The Night Shift Effect, have been an integral part of the experience since their construction over 100 years ago. Even though temperatures are relatively mild in the cool season, tour boat operators always recommend warm clothing for the popular "Night Light Excursion". Family rates are about to go into effect, contact your agent today for complete details and booking information.

Redhead Tern Festival in 101st Year -

"Migration"

digital collage by Mary Stebbins Taitt

NWY, Lake of Shadows - Migration on the sylvan shores of the Lake of Shadows, just outside the City of Syracusica, is in full swing. Flocks of the rare Redhead Tern (named for a similar bird common to Terra) rest on the lake before their seasonal move south. The terns of New World York are much larger than those found on Terra and are capable of catching and eating some of our largest fish. The 101st Annual Redhead Tern Festival, opening soon at The Park of Shadows, enters the final planning stage by the Syracusica Department of Community Development in collaboration with The Ministry of Tourism. Competition anglers, game cuisine lovers and throngs of grass roots festival goers are looking forward to another opportunity to partake of New World Carp and the giant New World Pike. Skewered on imported mesquite stakes these traditional fish are cooked over a rocketcar flame, a new technique that produces perfectly cooked fish in 15 seconds! Our keystone festival attraction, the Tern-Feeding Contest, is an extreme sport only for our bravest, most dexterous young men enrolled in the Rite-of-Passage Program. More than a recommendation as in previous years, all spectators not watching from the observation cages must wear special gloves as fingers can quickly disappear. There will be live music, a display of tern art, tern poetry, a tern-feather-boa beauty contest and a tern look-alike contest. Contact your tourism agent today and take advantage of Early Bird Booking Rates.

The Federation Building -

"Outer Dust Rings Federation Building"
digital collage by Mick Mather

NWY, The Federation Building - The recently completed facade for the Federation Building was delivered to New World York and the City of Syracusica ahead of schedule by the ex patriot Terran artist, Michael Warren. An installation team, the rehabilitation construction gang, the Minister of Historic Preservation and the Mayor of Syracusica will gather at the construction site for the "Ceremonial Driving of the Golden Rivets" that will mark the official completion of the project. A tour of the Federation Assembly Hall for the delegates and staff of each of the 12 Outer Dust Ring planets represented will commence immediately following the Gateway Ribbon Cutting. As the delegates take their seats and begin their governance activities, the general public will be admitted to the Citizens Gallery located in the Horseshoe Mezzanine above the hallowed hall. If you're looking for an historic event to kick off your travel and leisure plans this season, this is the opportunity of a lifetime! Designated tourism agents are standing by to assist you.

Susu Islands -

"Susu Islands"
montage and digitally manipulated photograph by Mick Mather
(original photograph - top - by SusuPetal)

NEW WORLD YORK, Susu Islands - The Outer Dust Rings Federated Postal Service in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism has announced plans for a joint release of a philatelic passport. This first-in-a-series of mini-stamp collector albums - as part of the "Your Paradise" campaign - will feature The Susu Islands of New World York. Famous for it's tropical atmosphere, miles of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, this out-of-the-way island paradise is perfect for swimming, diving, boating or casual beach combing. Each page of your personal passport will have a place for local postage stamps and will be annotated with the official mark of the local tourist authority. 12 different postal commemoratives and official rubber stamp imprints will be available at specified locations - such as "Sunset Bay" (shown). The close proximity of each individual island and the availability of every form of transport in this group makes for an ideal family vacation. Send your request for further information and your FREE collector album today. Let your adventure begin!

(My sincere thanks to SusuPetal for permission to use and manipulate her photograph - the top image seen in this post - further information, star maps, system maps, jump gate locations, historic documents, arts & culture, myth & legend, etc. is requested - please scroll to the bottom of this page for details and contact info)