Montenegro

Montenegro August 25th

Today our ship takes us along the beautiful coast of the tiny country of Montenegro, about the size of Maryland, population 680,000. We travel into the outer and then the inner harbors of Kotor Bay to arrive at the walled city of Kotor. The area is protected by narrow passages at two points of the harbor which were easily defended with cannons. High atop the mountain behind the city is a fortress erected for protection against pirates and the Turks. Also on the trail is a church erected to thank the saints for rescuing the city from the black plague. It is about 104 degrees this afternoon so only madmen are crazy enough to make the trek to the top. The city consists of several palaces, churches, and many windy streets. At night when the weather cools down the city and hillside comes alive with lights and music.