Tiny paws claw at the ropes hanging off a jute bed as the cloudy trails
Just a year ago, if you'd asked me how to travel with a cat, I would first think you're crazy and then probably would have helped you look for some articles on the internet. Today, after being on over five road trips and four flights with Kukku, here I am, writing one.
We drove past coconut trees and extensive green landscapes as tiny water droplets on the window pane, made the lush greens seem more than alive. Suddenly, all the worries of never having a cat as a pet before, let alone be on the road with one flew off as fast as the clouds that were racing us.
Spot with a view
On reaching, we had set up a makeshift litter tray (clueless about this concept at the time) near the washroom where we were staying and shredded more leftover chicken for her meals. I honestly don't know what I
Day 01 Friend 01
I noticed something move in her mouth, as she walked in from the porch and headed straight under the bed. Hesitant, I looked under and saw the wild little creature that she’d brought in from the great Kodai jungle, now lying on the floor. We shrieked in fear of Kukku feasting on the tiny frog, but to our surprise, she just tapped on its back repeatedly and watched it land two centimeters away from her. We couldn't help but watch in awe, her way of breaking the ice and playing with her first friend, who was obviously holding on to its dear life.
Easy Breezy
Amidst the cold breeze of Vattakanal, the 'princess of hills', Kukku enjoyed the company of swift monkeys, fearsome dogs and iridescent beings of the animal kingdom in the next two days, all from the safe distance of our laps and we couldn't feel any luckier.
This unplanned addition to the road trip was nothing short of
The success of the first trip in the deep South, paved the way for Kukku's trips to Goa, Pondicherry, Ooty, Kasauli, and Delhi in subsequent months as we simultaneously learnt more about caring for cats and became certified pet parents.
Now, she travels in the comfort of her home slash travel bag, along with travel essentials like a portable washroom, and her favorite, tuna. Beginning to seek the joy of the journey than the destination, we now look forward to longer hours on the road than to the place we are visiting. Just as subtly she claimed the back seat for all trips to come, her pink nose, green eyes and tiny paws imprinted our hearts forever, giving a whole new meaning to traveling.
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