Hello! I’m Esther—secretary-cum-stenographer to Bandit and other glorious felines at Cats of Kochi. I type their meows and execute their ideas for the hoomankind to advance. You're welcome!
The British arrived and took over toward the end of the 18th century. In 1806, they destroyed the remaining fort walls - but left the bungalow standing. Typical British move: flatten the fort, keep the pretty house.
Aleppey's latest expedition — into the heart of Fort Kochi’s purrfound cultural relic: the Paradesi Synagogue.
At first glance, it looked simple. White walls, a sloping roof, nothing too showy. But don’t be fooled. This place holds centuries of secrets. And it smells like it, too—wood, dust, ink, and memories.
...I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of gratitude in my fur. It's so much easier in the cat world. We don’t really care for labels. Gender isn't that popular a concept, as are most boxes that aren't cardboard.
This story begins on the breezy, sun-drenched shores of Fort Cochin in 1350...My great-grandmother told it to my mother, she told it to me, and now–dear reader–I tell it to you.
