The reason for my stay in Kyiv are two young kittens, Stella and Stuart, about half a year old. They are full of energy, very sweet, always ready to play, but equally interested in my work.

And when I am still at the desk by 10 pm, the cats are already waiting in bed, reminding me that there are more important things in life than work.

And by 6 am at the latest, the rest is over. The cats are hungry and if I don’t get up voluntarily, they will gently bite my toe or arm.

Overall, food is very important to them. As soon as I come home with a shopping bag, open the fridge or begin to cook, they want to be part of the action.

I can only eat with one hand because I need the other one to fend off the two kittens. Probably, I will eat out more often. But I simply can’t be mad at them, they are just too cute.

Links:

• More about house sitting, including the frequently asked questions in case you are thinking of financing your next holiday by doing this tough job.
• More from Ukraine.
• More cats.
• Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Blogs.