Sunday saw the tenth annual edition of San Antonio's kite flying day. Organised to raise funds for school trips for the pupils of the Guillerm de Montgri School and sponsored by the Sa Nostra Bank and the San Antonio Council, the day was a big success. Taking place in the Ses Variades (between the two sunset strips) area of town, hundreds of people turned up to fly kites for hours on end.
Mothers, fathers, grandparents, even the odd dog, but most of all kids, were all there to test the power of the wind right by the seashore.
There were kites of all shapes, sizes, colours, and designs, some obviously
home made and some really
professional ones. My favourites were the great white shark kite which terrorised
the skies and the SYP supermarket bag which flapped about uncontrollably, but
is so handy for taking the shopping home afterwards!
I am also happy to report that there were very few entanglement disputes or
injuries, but there must be scores of people with cricked necks after gazing skywards
for so long. In addition to kites, just offshore a gaggle of yachts with beautifully
hued sails were taking part in the 'Week of the Sea' regatta, and an enormous
hot air balloon flew over to land on nearby Arenal beach. A great day in San Antonio
for all types of wind powered objects.