PERAST

Flavia Brilli relaxing in Perast, Kotor Bay, Montenegro

Reflections

WHERE do you keep the secrets,
Mirror,
That drop like petals on your bosom
And drift away in silence?


View of St. George island and Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Kotor Bay by Flavia Brilli

Kotor Bay, Perast Island, St George by Flavia Brilli

Floating

Floating,
Drifting,
Thinking,
Dreaming.


St. George island and Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Kotor Bay by Flavia Brilli


Perast village and Our Lady of the Rocks



Perast village with mountain backdrop, Kotor Bay, Boka Kotorska, Montenegro, Europe by Flavia Brilli

Lady of the Rocks, Perast by Flavia Brilli


The Perast Mist


As the sun rises, the mist slips gently over the jagged peaks of Lovcen  and, then, swirls gently down into the tranquil bay where there it rests. Arms enveloped around the sleeping islands and empty fishermen's boats it lingers, a  ghostly presence conjured by nature.

Empty fisherman's boat in the mist, Perast, Kotor Bay, Montenegro by Flavia Brilli

Mist on Kotor Bay, Perast, Boka Kotorska, Montenegro by Flavia Brilli


I finish my morning expresso and reluctantly leave this magical place to continue my journey along the bay to Risan.


RISAN to MORINJ

The journey of Winter Reflections


Beyond the town of Risan, the winding road climbs steeply affording more views of Perast and then finally dips and curves to show me another view of Risan; a more beautiful view. I'm here in the winter, when I have it all to myself, and when there is nothing to disturb the serene beauty of the bay's magical reflections. Just the mountains and the light playing out their magic on the water.


View of Risan town on Kotor Bay with dramatic mountain reflections by Flavia Brilli


View of Kotor Bay looking towards Perast village and Lovcen Mountain by Flavia Brilli



Before I reach Morinj, an empty bench lit by the afternoon sun, reminds of the wonderful solitude winter brings. 

Kotor Bay with dramatic reflections and Perast in the distance by Flavia Brilli

View of Kotor Bay looking towards Mount Lovcen with fisherman's boat by Flavia Brilli

Perast at sunset by Flavia Brilli

Flavia Brilli in Perast, Montenegro.


All images and words © 2014-2018 Flavia Brilli.


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