Our Family of Cats

When we first got to our villa a number of days ago, we were greeted by a few young cats. They seemed quite at home but leary of us. I expect depending on the renters, the cats may get shooed with the broom by some, and fed by others. Marlene was a cat person for many years, and quickly decided to feed them. All of them. Maybe it would better be described as adopted them, or them her. There's 4 fulltime, and then  others that just drop in. Some get along quite well together, and other combinations are set in mild turf wars.

They are young and agile. One moment they're at your feet, and the next, up the tree and onto the roof, then to the balcony. When they sense food is being prepared, at least one will be on the windowsill, peering in. When it's dusk or later, and the black one named Midnight is on the windowsill, we often see only the eyes.

None of them are lapable, and the best we can hope for is a rub against our legs, maybe a short stay for a scratch behind an ear, and a purr. For the most part, it's food first and affection well down the list.

It's hot here, with temperatures in the mid 30s every day. The cats are masters at the afternoon siesta. They find a shady spot and sack out for hours. We haven't learned to follow their example; the best we've been able to do is slow down for a read or brief nap.

The resident family of cats and their antics have been a nice addition to our villa under the Grecian sky.

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