The six of us enroute to Rome
I haven’t decided if I’m going to add my experience as an international cat escort to my curriculum vitae. It wasn’t an activity I intentionally sought out, but rather one that came to me serendipitously and fortuitously.
For a few years now, I’ve been the blissful sidekick to three of the most well-traveled, worldly-wise, continental felines you’d ever want to meet.
Racking up the frequent flyer miles as they move
seamlessly and nonchalantly between Orvieto, Italy and New York, these “catnappers” curl up peacefully beneath the seat in front of me for the long journey.
Quietly chilling out through the first of their nine lives, they seem lulled by the hum of the jet engines as our airplane crosses the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Rome.
I believe these kitties will have many, many more dolci vite Italiane ahead of them.
**Our dear Chloe and Ditto have since gone to Cat Heaven and the newest addition to the family is the scampy “Gardi” (named after the place where he was discovered – in the garden).
Orvieto or Bust: 
Our lovely little Tallulah died a few years ago. We have not replaced her because we are away from Australia too much and we cannot take animals in and out of Autralia easily.
What a beautiful name for a cat “Tallulah”. It is very difficult to travel with pets, but if, like my friend, they are your “babies” there is not much else to do. I am happy to help her bring her family back and forth to Italy. toni
Good to see you and your ‘excats’ arrived safely!! Enjoy la dolce vita!
Thanks Ingrid! And today it warmed up considerably, the cats and me are happy and toasty again. Hugs.toni
Wow Toni! You’ve arrived! Bentornata in Italia cara! Think of me when you’re having that cappuccino tomorrow morning! A presto! Jx
Hi Janine. I am always thinking of you and wondering if, although you are so happy to be back, does it take time to adjust to the enormity of being back? When you say a presto, does that mean you will coming soon? I hope so. Hugs.toni
Ciao bella Toni,
Glad to have you all back in Umbria, including the felines.
a presto,
Susan
Thanks Susan…glad to be “home”. Let’s organize a time to meet. Would love to finally catch up. Let me know! Hugs. toni