We had no idea where Montenegro was until we started looking into travel in the Balkans. The name sounds like a country in the Caribbean or South America.
The name “Montenegro” comes from the Italian “Monte Negro,” which translates to “Black Mountain.” The name likely refers to the dark forests that once covered the Dinaric Alps in the region. These forests gave the mountains a dark appearance, leading to the name.
Montenegro is a small country nestled along the Adriatic Sea. It has a stunning coastline, rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and is most well known for Durmitor National Park and the ancient walled city of Kotor, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Bridge over the Tara River, Durmitor National ParkSunrise, Durmitor National ParkCanyon clouds, Durmitor National ParkA similar sounding name….Sunset on the Adriatic near BuljaricaPick your fish. Dinner in Buljarica…Doorway within BudvaWithin the walls of BudvaFarm stand, KotorAlong the Adriatic…Within the walls of KotorThe walls of KotorMontenegren folklore suggests that cats saved the people of Kotor from the plague by killing the rats.Automatic cat feeder…Perast from the boat/taxi to Our Lady of the Rocks churchAlter in the Our Lady of the Rocks church, located on a small island in the Bay of KotorLooking out from Our Lady of the Rocks
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We like to travel and even spent nine years roaming around North America in a 40 foot motorhome. We're now back in a home in Washington state roaming by car, air, and boat.
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Geeze what beautiful photos!! Sure wish we could have been along.
Wish you were here too! And thanks for the comment about the pics.
Love all the photos. We get to travel with you! 😊 Martha