Aaahw look at his smile. And mine. What a lovely time we had. And yes, I fell in love. A strong personality, no moaning. He did his adventures in daytime, chilled with me in bed at night. We are the same food and shared many cuddles. But I had the feeling it wouldn’t be forever - as nothing is.

I met this beautiful black cat at Amado Beach, a small week ago. So friendly to people, I couldn’t imagine him being a streetcar, but this beach wasn’t that near to a town. I wasn’t sure to take him and when the police gave me a warning at night and sent me off I had to make the decision: shall I take him with or leave him out, all by himself on this cold rainy evening?
No. Let’s just give it a go. I put him in my lap and thought, let’s just give it a go. He wasn’t meowing as much as I was expecting, and we made it to our stop for the night.
I continued my research, to find out if this was someone’s cat. Checked for a chip. Waited for a total of 10 hours spread over two locations for him to come back, so I could also continue my way. Both time being honored he would come back to me, even though the car journey wasn’t fun for him and we had only just met. Starting the car was pretty scary for him, but driving on my lap with my fluffy sweater was the sweet spot. Little meowing.
On day 3 I thought it was perhaps time for a poopbox for the cat I had called Amado, some actual cat food instead of sharing my meat. But then, on my way to a friend I drove passed the down nearest to the beach and my intuition said: this is the ending point. I checked in with Amado, and to be honest, he seemed to be cool either way. Surely he enjoyed my love and food, but so many others could offer him the same, without the downside of needing to be driving around. I let him walk, did one more “I put you back in the van test and you can decide”. But he left, disappeared into the bush and I continued my journey
I felt peace and was wondering if I would have done it any different. And I wouldn’t. I had listened to myself to take him, I had listened to myself to leave him. And that’s the journey I’m on. To let my intuition lead above my thoughts.
Obrigada Amado and I miss you!
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