Monday, January 18, 2010

Tommaso...Il Gatto Australiano





You have all heard me talk about our cat who is currently residing in Locarno a picturesque village situated on Lago Maggiore in Ticino, the Italian canton of Switzerland.

He is holidaying with friends while we spend time in Australia. He is much loved & admired by the locals in our borgo in Umbria & has become known as Il Gatto Australiano ...the Australian cat now living in Umbria. Our neighbours are constantly amazed that he has travelled further (from Perth, Australia to Umbria, Italy) than many of them ever hope to in their entire lives.

Of course he has settled in very well & loves the space of our large house & garden & revels in the exotic nature of Umbria (much like his Mum & Dad really). During winter he stays close to the hearth & fire (sometimes actually sleeping in the warm oven!) & very often curled up in the warmest blanket on the bed...pretty typical really. Oh & he loves Italian food...


" Cats don't have owners, they have staff! "

*For anyone interested in our blog on Life in Italy click on the blog listing for La Casa Umbriana under My Blog List in the sidebar.

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