Travel Photo Thursday -- Jan 31st, 2013 -- Chiang Mai's Fabulous Felines

Welcome to Travel Photo Thursday and the last day of January. The weather here in Chiang Mai has taken a bit of turn. We had quite a violent rain storm last night, and most of the old city lost power for several hours. Not comforting when you are walking down small lanes with no lights! I think most of you know that I am a cat lover, and I know some of the regular contributors to Travel Photo Thursday also love these beautiful creatures. Indy is the one thing I really do miss when I’m traveling. Although, I am always happy to know that she is safe in Daejeon. The cats in Chiang Mai really are lovely, and seem to live great lives in the temples, markets and bookstores around the city. I photo them at every opportunity. Today I am going to share with you a few shots of my Chiang Mai feline friends.

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Buddha Cat…listening to the monks chant…

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Posing in my warm winter coat.

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Cat for sale, very cheap, no return…

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Checking things on the stupa at Wat Buppharam…

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And off I go…

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Hard to pick a favorite, but I think this is it. He just looks so comfy and zoned out…

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35 Comments

Sophie January 31, 2013

Love cats – and love photographing cats. The most photogenic of creatures, aren’t they…
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  They really are! It’s hard to take a bad photo of a cat.
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Mary {The World Is A Book} January 31, 2013

These cats are adorable! I hope the weather lets up for you soon in Chiang Mai. Totally love the cat lounging and the Buddha Cat. It looks like it’s listening intently to the chanting. It’s a shame we can’t have cats since my husband is allergic
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  Mary, too bad about your husband. Allergies are no fun at all.
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Cathy Sweeney January 31, 2013

Very cute pics, but I think my favorite is the Buddha cat. It really does look like a spiritual moment for her (him).

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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  He does look like he is just totally tuned into the moment!
  Nancie McKinnon recently posted…Through the Sandbox Lens #50 – Hill Tribe Dancer — Chiang Mai, Thailand
  
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Johanna at ZigaZag January 31, 2013

I love the picture of Buddha cat! Such concentration and intent. I love cats and would love to own one again soon.
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  I’ve had Indy for almost 8 years, and cannot imagine not sharing my apartment with her. I do miss her when I’m traveling.
  Nancie McKinnon recently posted…Through the Sandbox Lens #50 – Hill Tribe Dancer — Chiang Mai, Thailand
  
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Aleah January 31, 2013

They are just too cute! I love taking pictures of cats on my travels too. My favorite is the sleeping one.
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  I wanted to grab him and give me a big kiss!
  Nancie McKinnon recently posted…Through the Sandbox Lens #50 – Hill Tribe Dancer — Chiang Mai, Thailand
  
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jenny January 31, 2013

How cute Nancie. I’ve never seen a cat wearing a coat…he’s adorable!
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  Jenny, since it’s winter here in Thailand lots of cats and dogs are sporting jackets
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budget jan January 31, 2013

Love your Cats, Especially comfy cat and Buddha Cat. I have a Kamakaze cat in my post this week!
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  I can’t wait to meet you kamakaze cat, Jan!
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Michael Figueiredo January 31, 2013

How fun! I see so many cats on my travels. It would be fun to start taking pictures of them too.
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  You should, Michael. They will be a cute addition to your photo collection!
  Nancie McKinnon recently posted…Through the Sandbox Lens #50 – Hill Tribe Dancer — Chiang Mai, Thailand
  
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Michele {Malaysian Meanders} January 31, 2013

I am horribly allergic to cats, much to my daughter’s chagrin, so I have to admire them from afar. I like the snoozing cat at the end.
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  Thanks, Michele. I know so many people who are allergic, and that is so sad. Sorry, about your comments getting dumped into my spam folder (no idea why), but never fear…I do find them and approve them:)
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Vera Marie Badertscher January 31, 2013

Fun! It’s a toss up between the first and last cats pictured. The first one proves that Cat’s expect to be worshiped, and the last that they know how to meditate with total relaxation.
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  HaHa, Vera…You are so right!
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  HaHa Vera…You are so right!
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Muza-chan January 31, 2013

Indeed, it’s hard to pick a favorite. I love the posture of the cat in the last photo, but I had a cat looking exactly like the one in the first photo – called “Pufi”- and he was my all time favorite cat…
(^_^) I guess I’ll pick this one…
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- Nancie McKinnon February 2, 2013
  
  All cats are beautiful, aren’t they?
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Jackie Smith January 31, 2013

I love cats – any size, shape or color and any country. A wonderful series of photos! Made me smile just looking at them.
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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  Thanks, Jackie. Cats always make me smile, too!
  Nancie McKinnon recently posted…Through the Sandbox Lens #50 – Hill Tribe Dancer — Chiang Mai, Thailand
  
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azahar January 31, 2013

I love them all! But then, you knew I would.
azahar recently posted…the best laid plans…

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- Nancie McKinnon February 1, 2013
  
  Yes, we are both cat ladies
  Nancie McKinnon recently posted…Through the Sandbox Lens #50 – Hill Tribe Dancer — Chiang Mai, Thailand
  
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Debbie Beardsley February 1, 2013

That last picture is too cute! Wish I could fall asleep on a step
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jade February 1, 2013

That cat with the neck scarf- cracking me up! so cute.
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Tonya February 1, 2013

Love that last picture! What a great shot!
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Becca February 1, 2013

What fun shots!! Happy Friday!
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Salika Jay February 1, 2013

Seems Chiang Mai is a good place for photographing cats. If I have to choose, I’d choose the first one. Looks very curious.
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eileen at FamiliesGo! February 2, 2013

I’m not a cat fan, but they look like they’re enjoying themelves.
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Sensibletraveler February 3, 2013

I love the photo of the cat in the coat. My dog is total wimp in the winter, so she has to wear a coat to stop from shivering.
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Marisol February 4, 2013

I love them all. They all seem to have interesting personalities. I like how you captured them in certain expression and action.
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