“Hiriwadunna is a paradise for cat lovers like me,” says travel blogger Laurel Robbins.
The first kitty she encountered during her Hiriwadunna Village Trek tour was on an onion farm. “Hiriwadunna is a village of approximately 2500 people. While I can't say that cows outnumber people here, I can say that onions do. And if you happen to be one of the cats living there, you have the added bonus of always having toys to play with!”
Laurel encountered another cat on after climbing a coconut tree. “As we dug into our coconut milk straight from the coconut, I learned that cats love coconut milk! This guy couldn’t get enough!”
But it was only when Laurel met the cats that live with an elephant scarer, that she knew that Hiriwadunna is a paradise for cat lovers (In case you're wondering, an elephant scarer is a farmer who prevents elephants from decimating the crop by standing guard all night in a watch tower and yelling when any elephants approach).
The Hiriwadunna Village Trek benefits the surrounding communities by providing self-employment and partnership opportunities.
Check out Laurel's travel blog Monkeys and Mountains for travel stories and pictures.
Wow, the colors in the pictures are amazing! I especially like the first one - great colors, an adorable cat and a great cultural layer. In this picture are all the components why I love your blog: pictures of high quality and creativity, to see beyond one own's nose and, obviously, cats.
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DeleteGreat photos and such pretty little sweeties!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Have a super Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing. I love your cute photos! They definitely look like happy cats!
ReplyDeletethey look happy.
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ReplyDeleteMuito exótico um gato que gosta de coco...
Belas fotos!
Ótimo sábado com tudo de bom!
Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
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These kitties look related. They're so pretty. Laurel Robbins must have had quite an adventure on this voyage.That's an exotic place to visit.
ReplyDeleteLove all the kitty shots ~ especially the one with the coconut milk!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
Four very pretty cats, all look very healthy and happy. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWho knew that cats love coconut milk?
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I love the cat at the onion farm! Adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are beautiful, with intense colors. The cats look so sweet, they look young, almost kittens. I am surprised that just yelling will scare an elephant away!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of cats. Cats are adorable, they are very playful and entertaining.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
The pictures are amazing ! I have never seen a cat drinking coconut milk !
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet, sweet faces. ~xo~
ReplyDeleteAdorable captures of all three cats. The first one has very unusual markings and lovely colouring. I also did not know that cats like coconut milk, I learn something every day whilst blogging.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
It's bootyful but those kitties need sumfin' sides cocnut milk. weez need to shawe ow noms wiff them. We like to see a meaty kitty.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
Gorgeous photos !
ReplyDeleteEn een kat die graag kokosmelk lust ... zo schattig !
Fijn weekend,
Sylvia
Great photos!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are gorgeous ! Lovely cats. Purrs
ReplyDeleteso cute!!!
ReplyDeletePretty pictures. I especially love the one where kitty is having coconut milk :-)
ReplyDeleteAdorable kitties!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful little Callies!
ReplyDeleteI love the first one's little face - so sweet and exotic looking!
ReplyDeleteVery adorable kittens. I didn't know that cats love to drink coconut water. Hmmm the onions will be fun toys for the kittens.
ReplyDeleteTheir colors are so brilliant. It must be all the coconut milk.
ReplyDeleteThe View from the Top of the Ladder
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ReplyDeleteCoucou chère Vanessa ❤
J'adore voir ces chats chez toi ! SUPERBES photos !
Je te souhaite un bon dimanche !
BISOUS D'ASIE ! Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ
Misschien weet je het, misschien ook niet, maar is ben een échte kattenfanaat. Bedankt dus voor dit schitterend log boordevol van die prachtige dieren die jij beslist knap op de foto wist te vangen!
ReplyDeleteLove them! Love them! Love them!!!
ReplyDelete(And love you, as well!)
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Hugs, sweetheart!
colors so vibrant
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is particularly beautiful!! Great pics and quite exotic!
ReplyDeleteCool blog! and Cool pictures! Cat lover here. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty itties, but they look like they need more food and love.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of these cute kitties.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a kitty paradise indeed! Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the first photo with the beautiful colors! Have a nice Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEt comme toujours je trouve les chats de l'Asie vraiment beaux.
ReplyDeleteLeurs robes sont variées. Des petits chats fins. Le premier semble posséder, en plus de sa jolie et étrange robe, de mignonnes "petites..." oreilles.
Such pretty photos and cute little kitties! Our mommy would like to travel where there's lots of kitties!
ReplyDeleteI love the first kitty. That's funny they play with the onions.
ReplyDeleteAch wat zijn ze klein en lief :) Pawkisses for a lovely Evening :) <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats -- beautiful photos! *PRAYERS* for there to be spay/neuter/innoculations/veterinary care here. ALL cats need good care!
ReplyDeleteWow. There's also a cat island in Japan, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by. Happy new week.
Cute kitties. I hope they're not eating the onion since it's toxic to cats :-(
ReplyDeletewow i really love it, you are doing some great work here. just loving it Lost and found
ReplyDeleteInteresting little pattern on their heads.
ReplyDeleteAw such sweeties
ReplyDeleteღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
What adorable kitties! I especially love the photo of the cat enjoying some coconut. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
what precious babies!!!
ReplyDeletefantastic work, you are doing a great work here love it Lost and found
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute :-)
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty kitties!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/03/visiting-saint-kitts.html
Those are such good pictures. It is so much fun hearing about cats all over the world. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThey are all wonderful, and curious about smells!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
What gorgeous pictures. The colours of the onions are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThose cats are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovley cats. Happy St Pat's - thanks so much for your kind comments about Lily. Mom is easing up on blogging to care for her.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are very nice, that first one is very captivating. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day!
Who knew that onions make great toys!
ReplyDeleteGood thing they didn't bite the sulfur out of the onions. They look cute.
ReplyDeleteColorful and exotic
ReplyDeleteWho knew cats would chew on onions? Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteNoodle and crew
Simply gorgeous photos! Thanks for linking up with us this week! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and cute kitties! Thank you for linking up, sorry I am late commenting!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a trip to Italy and Greece with my son. I think he took pictures of every cat in the countries! This brings back those memories.
ReplyDeleteAww...they are so cute...
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful character in those photos...
ReplyDeleteThose kitties are beautiful! I like the one with a couple of orange spots on its head. :)
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