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LIFESTYLE · July 11, 2011

Summer Cat Naps

When it’s hot, there’s only one thing to do in the afternoon … nap! The cats have been quite entertaining this past week, seeming to capture the essence of summer in their napping poses. I caught Puffy the other day on the couch, completely abandoned to the summer heat.

Summer Cat Nap

I have to admit I was a little jealous, because this is exactly what I felt like doing instead of sitting behind the computer and writing!

Amalfi Coast Cat Nap

Sometimes they just seem limp … it’s exhausting being a cat on the Amalfi Coast in the summer, I guess.

Amalfi Coats Summer Heat

Ocassionally, when it’s not too much work, they cuddle a little bit. But only until one of them wakes up enough to be annoyed with the other, and that usually leads to a little tift.

Amalfi Coast Cats

And after all that exertion, it’s time for another nap …

Posted In: LIFESTYLE · Tagged: Life on the Amalfi Coast, Puffy

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Comments

  1. anne says

    July 11, 2011 at 14:48

    Hi Laura …Oooooh sooooooooo relaxed .. just like out cats used to do. Also if we were on the sofas and got up , they would soon jump in our empty space 🙂

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:18

      Ciao Anne! Yes … cats certainly do epitomize the idea of relaxing! I think I need to take some lessons from them … 🙂

      Reply
  2. saretta says

    July 11, 2011 at 16:23

    What cuties! Oh, to nap the luxurious nap of the lazy cat! 😉

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:18

      Ciao Saretta! I know … they tend to do that when I’m at work on the computer. How rude! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    July 12, 2011 at 07:06

    Cats. Such lazy animals. But you can’t help but love them.

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:19

      Ciao Linda! They are especially lazy this time of year. I can’t say I blame them in this heat we’ve had the last week. Thankfully, it has cooled down a little bit!

      Reply
  4. Sheila says

    July 12, 2011 at 15:29

    Lovely photos! I wish I could sleep so easy in the heat1

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:20

      Ciao Sheila! Me, too. They look so serene!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sandra says

    July 12, 2011 at 18:12

    Warm fuzzy love! A beautiful thing! Love the pictures, thanks for sharing a favorite activity on a hot summer Amalfi Coast afternoon. ZZZZZ!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:20

      Ciao Mom! Yes … the cats have certainly figured out the best way to stay cool and relaxed … nap!!

      Reply
  6. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    July 12, 2011 at 22:53

    Aren’t animals intelligent? – They always find a cool place!

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:21

      Ciao Pat! And Puffy is particularly clever at finding cool places where he’s not supposed to be. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Dotti G says

    July 13, 2011 at 15:33

    Glad to see Puffy is feeling better. What a life these cats have. Right now, mine are home sleeping in front of the fan.

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:22

      Ciao Dotti! Yes, what a relief that he’s doing so well now. Thanks! He has a special food that we give him now, and we’ll hope that doesn’t happen again! Puffy is still afraid of the fan … but I think he’ll figure it out soon enough! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Michelle | Bleeding Espresso says

    July 13, 2011 at 17:47

    Oh you make me miss our Giordano so much! Happy to see such happy kitties though — and they *definitely* have the right idea in this heat!

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    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:24

      Ciao Michelle! Oh, I’m so sorry to make you miss Giordano. It’s so hard when you lose a pet! Sending you hugs!!

      Reply
  9. Linda Lou says

    July 13, 2011 at 19:05

    Your cats look so much like my “Sunshine” – he loves stretching his body out right underneath the ceiling fan in our bedroom-smart animal!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 17, 2011 at 09:24

      Ciao Linda Lou! Now that’s a cool spot!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. ciaochowlinda says

    July 24, 2011 at 12:29

    These cats are totally charming – I need to take a cue from them with the beastly hot weather we’re having here in the states.

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    • Laura says

      August 7, 2011 at 12:38

      Ciao Linda! They do provide wonderful napping and relaxing inspiration. 🙂 Hope it cools off for you soon!

      Reply

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