Cats

20, September

The nice weather has arrived and along with it, the cats of Vernazza. The cats are everywhere - lounging in the sun, sleeping on their own rugs, climbing in the boats, and posing for the tourists. But, mostly, one in particular is stalking the one anti-cat member of our group. Debi and Jim’s room comes with a lovely balcony overlooking the harbor, complete with their own orange tabby who welcomes herself into their room whenever the window is open and pressing her little nose up to the glass when it is not. She particularly likes Jim who does not return her affection! Today, once Jim shakes his tailed tail, we catch the boat to Portvenere. We climb up to a lovely view of the sea and look in a quaint old church. Later we see a couple having wedding pictures taken and think of Bethany and her wedding planning.