venerdì 12 marzo 2010

Cats around Europe: Greece, Germany and Italy

Cats around Europe: Greece, Germany and Italy
by Silvia Matricardi




We met this fascinating creature during a journey in Greece, in 2006. That's my hand trying to pet her/him. Have you ever seen anything more charming? He /she was finding shelter from the burning sun in the shade, on a terrace in Oia, the wonderful Greek city in Santorini island full of terraces, churches with light blu domes and breathtaking view of the "caldera"....You DO have to go to Santorini at least once in a lifetime!

Let's move a little North and arrive in Germany. We spotted this cat during a walk through the small town of Wachenheim, in the middle of Germany Weinstrasse, the Road of Wine. It's a great region, full of castles, ancient cities (founded by the Romans!!), great wineries, good food, lovely hotels (we can give you tips about where to stay, if you need) and very well kept and well decorated houses... Despite its being shy, this cat lingered behind the window, carefully watching at us for some minutes, until something else draw its attention and he/she moved away...

We see this cat every morning in Spoleto (Italy), when we wake up, open the window and call him. He miaows at us, comes running at our garden's gate and wants to be pet 5 or 4 times before he steps in. He keeps miaowing all along the short path and stairs that lead to the house. Then he rolls down on the ground and wants more caresses and rubbing...

His name is Topolino (but he doesn't know he as been named after a "little mouse"). He is just a loving and lovely creature, we are so thankful for having him...He is a typical, genuine Italian cat and, like all respectable Italians do, he loves eating...and licking his lips afterwards!





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