Dao and the Quiet Beach in Samui

For most of my life I believed that cats hate travel. Dao, my Bengal girl, proved me wrong on our weekend in Koh Samui. She is six now, and she has the sleek spotted coat that makes people turn around in the lobby.

We had a small villa near the beach with a balcony that faced the water. Each morning she sat on the rail with her tail wrapped around her paws, watching the waves as if she were thinking about something important.

I think I was the one who needed the break. Back in Sukhumvit, life is loud and fast, but she reminded me that a slow cup of tea and a warm breeze are enough.

We will go again next year, maybe to Hua Hin this time.