Cats and Hot Chocolate!!

This morning Ben and I got up early (which for both of us is a feat in and of itself) to go to the International Exhibition of Cats put on at the Russian Drama Theater (of all venues) by the Bishkek Cat-lovers Association. I'm not a big fan of cat shows and pedigreed cats in general (why pay money for a cat when so many are available for free?), but I'm not going to turn down the opportunity to enjoy some fabulous feline cuteness. There was a rather absurd number of Hairless Sphinxes and Scottish Folds at the show, considering that it was a fairly small event. I wonder why those two particular breeds are so popular? Anyway, here are my cat show photos - enjoy the cuteness!!

This one was supposed to pass herself off as a princess, but kept gnawing on her collar.

Somebody is not happy.

Gah!


It's a Kitler!!


This one was my favorite. Most were in these over-decorated cages, but this one was just in a bare cage. Nonetheless, it was super-cute and full of personality.

I loved how this giant orange cat was cowering behind the little sphinx.

This one looks like Shaggy and Linda's Hobbes. Allegedly it's a "Siberian" although I'd never heard of that as a breed of cat (other than the tiger) before!

This kitten was happily playing with its toy, oblivious of its surroundings.

After leaving the cat show, we met up with Katy at Cyclone, an Italian restaurant on Chuy near Beta Stores, which had the world's best hot chocolate. And they make a pretty damn tasty calzone as well.

Like a melted bar of fine dark chocolate.

Mmmmmm.

Katy and her hotchoc
Ben and his gargantuan and delicious calzone.