Kayak Race



It's been a while since I posted. One could safely assume, with the downcast demeanor I've maintained in my previous blogs, that I have finally collapsed under the weight of my depression, dragged my weary self to the nearest precipice, and offed myself. Happily, however, I can assure you this is not the case. To my great surprise I discovered that Montenegro is a great place to be in the summertime. The weather is hot and rain-free, the beaches are inviting, and the influx of vacationers makes for more fun to be had in this otherwise rather boring country. As a result, I had many interesting encounters this summer. Hopefully I can catch you, my dear reader, with all my adventures.

I start this new chapter of my blog, then, with some pictures of a kayak race at the local "Niagara Falls" (A spot on a nearby river that bears no real relation to the actual Niagara falls except that, well, there are some waterfalls there.)



I had befriended one of the members of the Montenegro Kayak Club and was able to join them for this outing. The kayak club keeps a concrete shack filled with a ramshackle collection of old, scratched, outdated kayaks at the banks of the river in Podgorica. the fact that they have managed to assemble so many kayaks in an otherwise kayak-free country is a testament to the industriousness of the club's members, as much as the willingness to brave moving water in these decrepit boats is a testament to their skill and bravery.



The race itself was a simple affair. A couple kayakers at a time would compete against each other until the fastest male and female were determined and awarded. But the opportunity to get out of town, paddle in some boats, and enjoy the scenery at "Niagara Falls" was the real reward.