Fiery Departure - Kotor, Montenegro

Back in 2008, we set off on our first Mediterranean cruise around Italy and surrounding countries. One of the ports we were scheduled to visit was Kotor, Montenegro. We didn’t know anything about Montenegro and we had it pretty low on our list to visit with names like Venice, Capri and others on our itinerary. After spending a day there, it rose near the top of our list. To visit Kotor by sea, one must sail a 15-mile narrow winding bay leading in and out from the Adriatic Sea. The bay is composed of four smaller gulfs and, due to its many twists and turns, is often called Europe's southernmost fjord. My day in Kotor, Montenegro, was one of those magical days that every photographer wishes for. Fantastic location with towering mountains, small quaint towns, an island church and a long winding bay. To finish the day off, we began sailing back toward the Adriatic Sea and the skies put on a fiery show that lit up the way out. Not bad for a port that we never heard of. It now is on the list of "must visit again".