Sicily 2005

This stunner was performing a balancing act in Taormina.

Also in Taormina, this friendly little black kitty stood guard over my pack while I took photos in the main square.

Sicily 1993 and 2005

This is my girlfriend's cat, Musti (short for Mustapha). He was a youngster when I first met him.

When I returned to Sicily in 2005 he was still going strong although older, slower and fatter, but aren't we all after 12 years. The tortoise was still alive as well.

Venice 1998

Venetian cats doing what cats do best in the heat of the day on a quiet street leading to a bridge over a canal.

Rome 1993

A small lion stalks at the Colosseum.

San Gimignano 1993

These two locals decided to keep me company while I read my guidebook on a slow, hot afternoon.

Riomaggiore 1993

Orvieto 1993

The kitty below lived near my hotel and I would see him every time I left or returned. We became good friends.

Padua 1993