Jumpin' and Divin'

This past weekend was the 441st annual Mostar Diving Competition. I think the 441st is a lie, but no one can prove it's a lie, so they say 441st and, more importantly, print it on t-shirts.

All of Mostar crowded on the river banks to watch Mostar's finest plummet from the Old Bridge. On Friday, starting at midnight, opening ceremonies consisted of divers jumping off the bridge wearing glow-in-the-dark paint (and Speedos) and carrying flares. There was also a very impressive fireworks show and a whole lotta techno music. In pictures it looks like the bridge is on fire. Thankfully, this was not the case. Just flare-filled.

Although people jumped off the bridge all weekend, the official diving competition took place on Sunday. Due to language limitations, I never learned exactly what the judging was based on; however, I do know the winner was the most attractive, most fit diver of the bunch. Sara and I were a little miffed that we weren't asked to be guest judges, but we expect such an invite for the 442nd (sure it is) competition.