This is a long-overdue post. I wanted to write this post sooner, but yes, things didn't go according to plan. Summer arrived, so I take this opportunity to go outside whenever I can. Especially on weekends, I try to go outside of the city to have a good time while enjoying new places. I didn't take any vacation this year yet, still didn't go anywhere outside the Netherlands, and I have no plans for any trip. Maybe on Christmas (December) I will go somewhere. I don't know yet...
Can't remember the exact time, but I guess 2-3 weeks ago on the weekend, while doing groceries, I suddenly decided to go to a unique cafe. I wanted to go to this cafe for a very long time, but back then the cafe was closed, and later I forgot about it.
So, the cafe is called "Kattencafé The Coffee Cat". I am sure you are already guessing what this post is about...
Kattencafé - The Coffee Cat
The cafe is located not far from the place where I live. The cafe is situated near Almere Centrum, so it is not hard to find the location. I was never a cat person. I am a dog person, but after visiting this cafe, I changed my mind. To be honest, cats never liked me, and whenever they saw me, either they gave me a side-eye look or scratched me, so my relationship with cats has never been well. They hated me 🤣... I saw this cafe before from the outside; from the big glass window, I saw beautiful indoor cats. So, I was always curious to know more about the cafe...
Before entering the cafe, I had to wait outside because there was an instruction before entering the cafe. You cannot suddenly open the main door because cats might run away, and you cannot pick up the cats and be kind and gentle... Hmm, I knew I could do that, besides I had no intention to pick up any cats if I don't wanna die or have a death wish...
Trust me, when I entered, my whole perception changed about the cats. The indoor ambience was so playful. Kids were playing with the cats, some cats were waiting for food, and some cats were taking a nap, ignoring all those people. The cafe atmosphere was joyful and playful. I have never seen such a crowded cafe in the Netherlands so far, and this was a local cafe obviously...
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At first, I looked for a sitting area from which I could observe everything before approaching any cat. I found a nice corner to sit down near the window and near a black cat... So, my first approach was towards that black cat. Well, he was taking a nap, so he didn't like my friendship, and of course, I couldn't save my hand from his death daggers (nails). So, the plan changed, and I decided to observe the cat first before approaching.
The white cat called Oddy was deaf. His eyes were so beautiful. Kids were playing with him, petting him, and I was just watching. Somehow I didn't know what to do, so I was just watching all the cats...I am not familiar with the cat breed, so I am not gonna mention any cat breed in this post...
At first, I looked for a sitting area from which I could observe everything before approaching any cat. I found a nice corner to sit down near the window and near a black cat... So, my first approach was towards that black cat. Well, he was taking a nap, so he didn't like my friendship, and of course, I couldn't save my hand from his death daggers (nails). So, the plan changed, and I decided to observe the cat first before approaching.
The white cat called Oddy was deaf. His eyes were so beautiful. Kids were playing with him, petting him, and I was just watching. Somehow I didn't know what to do, so I was just watching all the cats...I am not familiar with the cat breed, so I am not gonna mention any cat breed in this post...
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Just look at them, how they were unbothered, chilled, and relaxed in a crowded cafe...
I cannot remember how many cats there were, but they had a book of cats with photos and details. It was a photo album with adorable cat photos with details...
Inside the cafe felt like another world, a world that doesn't relate to the outside world...
After a while, when I saw how to pet cats, I started to get comfortable and pet cats gently...
I forgot to mention what I ordered. I ordered a coffee, a juice, and a brownie - strange combo isn't it...
Meet Murphy - A beautiful, soft, shiny-striped cat who was kind enough to give me company when I had a feeling cats were never gonna accept me. He was a very friendly cat, but also a curious cat. He was observing me for a long time, visited me twice, and third time decided to come close to me. He decided to take a short nap near me on my jacket, where I was sitting. He was the only one who came close to me and changed my mindset about cats. At one point, I thought of adopting Murphy, but he was not available for adoption...
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Just look at him, isn't he beautiful, adorable, and looks like a king!!!
To be honest, a lot has been happening in my life, so visiting this cafe, meeting a cat like Murphy was really therapeutic for me... Spending time with awesome furry friends is never boring...
Before finishing the post, I am gonna let you enjoy the photographs...
My therapist often told me to find happiness in small things. I guess I forgot to be happy or forgot to smile... I don't think I will find the joy that these cats gave me (well, my dog doesn't count because she is my life)...
Will I adopt a cat in the Future, maybe yes... Even if I can't do, I will visit this cafe again just to spend time with such beautiful cats...
Love
Priyan...
I am @priyanarc.... An architect, a dreamer, and a passionate writer who loves to write about life. I try to present my own perspective and experiences. Please leave your feedback and criticism because it's the only way I can know and reach your mind and thoughts easily...
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