The last couple of days of our Vancouver trip, we stayed with some very nice friends! I think a lot of you know them: Critters in the Cottage. In fact, if you follow them, you may have seen me on their blog yesterday.
They don’t actually live in a cottage, but in a large building that has several apartments on the second level. It’s over 100 years old and very charming. When my human and I entered, at the top of the stairs was this pretty little tree.
The Critters and their humans have several of the apartments to themselves, including one that they use for visiting family. This is where we stayed.
There were lots of cool details that you only find in old buildings.
This was in the living room area.
The view out the window was interesting, and there were lots of old homes down the street. Sadly, across the street, there was a big, modern structure going up. At least one nice, old building was torn down for the new construction.
This is the bed where we spent the night, and where I spent most of my time. Because there were several nooks and crannies I could have gotten behind, especially in the kitchen, my human only let me explore the rest of the apartment on my leash.
I didn’t mind too much, though, because the Critters in the Cottage human gave me some gifts! I loved these cat toys a lot.
Although I didn’t get to meet the kitties — Mitalee, Esme, Malou and Levon — my human did! She didn’t get a chance to take photos of Esme and Malou. She managed to get a shot of Levon by the Christmas tree. When she gave Levon a small bit of one of my treats, he became her instant pal!
She also got a couple photos of Mitalee.
Usually, the cats are all over guests, but not with my human! Probably because they could sense I was down the hall, and my human had brought me. You know who loved my human best?
Wilhelmina! She couldn’t get enough of my human, which is funny because my human is not even a dog person. But she couldn’t resist Wilhelmina’s charm and cute face.
Duffy was also a big fan of my human’s. Duffy is a very unusual and special dog. I think he may think he’s a cat.
Duffy is the only Critter I got to meet. He was very polite. He only tried to sniff my butt a couple of times and stopped immediately when he was told, “No.” We got along well, and if I had stayed more than a day and a half, we might have been pals.
All too soon, it was time for my human and I to catch our flight back to California. The Critters in the Cottage humans were nice enough to drive us to the airport. It took a while to go through customs to get to our gate, but the whole way, I got admired by lots of people, including the security people! When we got to the gate, our flight attendants were waiting to board and they admired me too.
I’ve gotten really comfortable at airports. My human says I’m getting a little too comfortable. I don’t know what she means by that.
The beautiful northwest <3
What a lovely trip. Clearly Christmastime. You’ll be traveling again soon
Beautiful Vancouver! I’m glad you met new friends!
What a fun adventure! Vancouver must be purrty pawesome.
Sounds like you and your mom had a lovely time!
What a world traveler you are Summer! AND you got to meet Critters in the Cottage – they’re one of my fave blogs! I think I know what your human meant by being too comfortable in airports – MOL!
You sure do lead an exciting life! You travel more than most humans.
Pawsome that your Human got to see and stay with a fellow blogger! Maybe if you go there again, you might get to see/play with the other kitties. Duffy looks like a good buddy pup!
Our mommy is so jealous that you got to see her friend, Mom Sophie, and Janiss got to meet the critters. We love them all so much. What a fun trip. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Levon is a BIG favourite of mine he is such a charmer!!
Oh! my! Mes meeted the Critters Human! She stopped by last year. Mommy and her was supposed to gets together, but Mommy was too busy at one job and then when she started at her new job and the Hairy Slobbery Sister Cinnamon (who does not like other dogs), Kozmo and Jo Jo coming and then moving, Mommy says she has not had time to does anything fun (glares at Mommy)!!!
Mes glad yous gotted a chance to visits them! Purhaps when yous comes in February yous can stops by here!
Kisses
Nellie
Wow, what a cool adventure you had in Vancouver, Summer! How lovely that you stayed with the Critters in the Cottage, they are awesome hosts and have such a charming home…wonderful that you all got to spend time together. My Human would love to meet you in purrson sometime in the future Summer if she is ever in Vancouver the same time you and your Human are…so cool about that news! (Of course if you ever decide to head to the Okanagan, which is just a skip and a jump from Vancouver, let us know!)
Wow–that’s some “cottage”!! What a great place, says the Human. She also thinks that Wilhelmina pup is pretty cute. Bah–she’s a woofie, fuggedaboudit.
You look very pretty, though, Summer. That bed suits you very well! And nice toys, too. We think Binga will like them 😉
we love, love, love the Critters in the Cottage, Summer. Since you’re a favorite of ours, too, we think it’s especially wonderful that you all got to be together!
How pawsome, Summer! The Critters in the Cottage are some of our favorite cats, dogs and humans! We would love to spend time with them too.
Wow, that seems like so much fun, Summer! We wish we were more adventurous.
It’s exciting that you got to stay with the gang at Critters in the Cottage. Wilhelmina is adorable. Your mom say’s you’re “too comfortable” in airports. My mom says Duffy looks a little too comfortable on the cat lounger!
You have no inhibitions do you, Summer? MOL We love the Critters in the Cottage! They are all so adorable, and I’m just crazy about the cat ornaments on that Christmas tree!
How fun!
Oh my gosh! What an exciting visit. The Critters are so lucky to have you and your human visit.
What a lovely visit you had with the Critters in the Cottage.
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us , Summer. Our human says it was such a pleasure to meet and spend time with both you and your human. We hope to see you soon 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
P.S. Summer, Duffy sends a special hi! to you 🙂
P.S.S. Wilhelmina sends a special hi! to your human 😀
Oh you are sooo lucky! I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to meet the Critters in the Cottage peeps! I LOVE that bed, their tree, everything!! What a lovely visit you had!!
How cool that you met our friends of the Critters in the Cottage ! It looks like you and your human had a wonderful trip ! Purrs
A great post about what sounds like a great trip
Wow, how amazing! And what beautiful accommodations. Love the Critter’s home. Everyone loves you Summer! You just wow them with your gentle and sweet nature. Welcome back home! What a great trip. Purrs
How absolutely charming! Looks like you had the best time visiting and had so much fun!
We love the Critters too … even if you’re a cat person, you can’t help but love Duffy and Wilhelmina! You are such an amazing traveler, Summer … nothing seems to phase you!
Those woofies are very cute! We’re glad you were able to visit friends while in Vancouver. We don’t understand what your human means about too comfortable either. Hmmm.
Oh what fun to visit The Critters in the cottage. We think that Wilhelmina is very cute too. And how nice that you became friends with Duffy.
How lovely you got to meet furriends in person. The doggies are sweet faced.
The only thing better than meeting friends is getting to stay with them.
Summer, these are very pretty pictures of you, Pretty Cat!!
Looks like you and your Human had a fine time in Vancouver Summer……….! You sure had a nice place to stay with the Critters in the Cottage AND you made some new friends too!
Hugs, Angel Sammy
Looks beautiful there. Glad you were able to meet them.
Well one can’t be TOO comfy at an airport – though I think your comfort level (feeling good about cleaning your butt there) is probably enough.
Love you!
Purrz!
Selina
That bed looks fun.
what fun meeting blogging friends!!
Love your pink lead!
That looks like a fun trip. The Critters in the Cottage have a beautiful home and I love the decorations. I am glad your human got to meet most of the family and you got to meet Duffy and do lots of exploring.
OH my cats you were visiting friends. We thought it was an extended Cat show. That must have been a wonderful
visit and to keep everyone comfy and happy too since you weren’t really there long enough to bond. That is what I say about my niece and nephew I think we’d be buds but we never would get the proper amount of time to find out
Welcome home
Hugs madi and mom
It’s so pawsome that you got to meet some bloggers in purrson.
great looking house… those are all great cat names too.
Ohhh – I love all the photos – especially that first one! And what lovely critters live in the ‘cottage’ – Wowzie – just a really fun post today.
Summer! Thank you for having your human take all those pictures! Mom and I were charmed! WE love visiting there at the Critters home when we visit their page. You were fortunate enough to actually see them…sorta. Wilhelmina and Mitalee and Levon anyway. xoxox
You sure were having a fun time pretty Summer and it sounds like your human was pretty popular too!
That is so, so exciting, Summer! We know the critters well but only at a distance, and we are quite jealous that you got to meet at least Duffy in person. We think the kitties there are all awesome and Tommy adores Wilhemina!
Purrs,
The Chans
PS: Those radiators are the type you can put a pad on and lie on in the warm!
How nice that you got to meet some of the Critters in the Cottage.
Sounds like you had a pawsome time 🙂
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Looks like a fun trip making new friends. Have a safe trip home!