Kite Beach



Much of my time this past summer was spent on the 12 km. stretch of sand south of Ulcinj, Montenegro, called simply "Veliki Plaza" (Big Beach). And on Veliki Plaza, few places were more relaxing and cool that Kite Plaza.



Veliki Plaza is blessed with winds that constantly blow against the shores, creating ideal conditions for kite surfing. There were several operations that conducted kite surfing schools. One of these, and the one that had the coolest set-up, was the Russian-run Kite Plaza. Many days were spent swinging gently in the hammocks there, getting slowly buzzed on beer or wine, and watching the elegant dance of the kite surfers as they leaped and frolicked upon the waves.



Although I didn't learn to kite surf myself, I have every intention of learning next summer. Sadly, Kite Plaza itself was practically demolished by jealous local police who claimed the owner had overstepped the boundaries of her lease (ah, the thuglike bureaucracy of Eastern Europe) but surely the winds will blow and the kites will soar next summer as well. Maybe I'll see you upon the waves!