Flashback: Istanbul: The Cats

After completing my year in Caucasus Georgia, I laid about in Istanbul for several weeks before returning to the US.

Here's a flashback about the ubiquitous cats in Istanbul:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Istanbul: The Cats

Istanbul cat, Turkey. July 2012.

Cats are everywhere in Istanbul.

They don't appear feral. Indeed, they curl up anywhere they please in shops and restaurants, including on strangers' laps in restaurants.

Some Istanbul cats below:  

Some other commentary on Istanbul cats:

Legal Nomads: A History of Cats in Istanbul

Boston.com: Cat Culture Thrives in Istanbul