[Rhodes22-list] Italian Training Ship, Montenegro, Rigging

[Robert Skinner]

No, Elle -- we only stayed in Kotor for a day, and the 
Amerigo was in port for shore leave.  I suspect that 
some of those very smartly dressed midshipmen enjoyed
themselves (and others) until morning.

Montnegro is a new (small) nation, trying to ramp up 
their tourist business.  As they recover from the 
effects of the Bosnian war, they have a way to go.  

The people, used to privation, have a hard time 
comprehending the high expectations of well-heeled 
travelers -- but they are really working on their act, 
and the effect is to make visitors feel very welcome 
despite the poverty of the surroundings.

Their historic harbor and grand mountains are worth a
visit.  I wish them well.

By the way, I have included a pic of the Royal Clipper's
sail plan.  Despite the level of automation aboard the
modern steel vessel, she also had a major cat's cradle
of rigging.

/Robert
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elle wrote:
> 
> Robert,
> 
> thanks for both pix...after looking at the smaller
> one, I had to see the larger one...so I did the
> dishes, took a shower, & lo & behold...it was almost
> there when I came back  (well, I exaggerate a
> bit...;^)
> 
> It is a beautiful ship...did you happen to see it
> under sail? What a maze  of rigging!
> 
> elle
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