Kitesurfing in Dominica
I've never been a fan of beaches. As someone who can't swim and is afraid of getting sunburned, I've always found it hard to understand why people travel thousands of miles to spend their vacations on the beach. But after visiting the beaches of the Dominican Republic, I finally understand the appeal. One weekend, I drove to Puerto Plata, where the blue sea and golden sand stretched as far as the eye could see, disappearing into the horizon. The morning sun was just right, and the water was warm and clear. The vast beach and the old town by the port were almost deserted, with only a few teenagers fishing in the sea, a scene typical of a lazy South American weekend. At noon, with the sun high in the sky, I drove east to Playa Sosua, where I finally discovered the secret: colorful kites danced in the sky above the sea, and skillful surfers rode the waves below, controlling their kites with ropes and their surfboards with their feet. They zipped across the water, using the wind and waves to leap 10 meters into the air before landing steadily and continuing to search for balance on the crests of the waves. I was so amazed that my jaw dropped. It turns out that the charm of the beach lies in movement, not stillness! At that moment, I wanted to stay there and practice kitesurfing, hoping to one day become a hero who battles the wind and waves, just like them!