One of the first individuals that I had the pleasure of meeting upon arrival in Amsterdam was this little guy pictured below. He's an outdoor cat, and seems to like students as he's now hung out in the courtyard of a student housing area for most (or all) of his life.

We first met almost seven years ago, and I spent lots of time with him the year we lived in close proximity. Year after year he stays, making new friends and finding new care givers. I've watched water bowls change as well as the type of food provided. For the past couple years he's had a little house built for him. Major construction in the area hasn't phased his enthusiasm of neighborhood. His name has even changed a number of times.

And every time I see him, usually several times a year, I greet him enthusiastically and tell him how nice it is to see him again.