Hurrah for picnic time!




Hi there! I don't know about you, but we've not had much of a summer here. On Friday however, we had a scorcher of a day, something I'd been watching on the weather forecasts for days and had primed Steve that if it delivered, then we'd be mad not to get out for a picnic. And so, at 11am we bundled said picnic fare, beach towels and all the other necessary accoutrements and off we went in seach of our spot. 




We ended up landing on this tiny cove on the uninhabited island of Tean, opting for a two person beach in the hope that we'd not have to share our spot. I know it sounds terribly antisocial, but we do like to have private time together in the midst of the busy season. The little beach was perfect and was tucked in out of the wind making it a real sun trap. 




By early afternoon, picnic eaten, bottles of beer now empty and skin suitably crisped, we were ready to head off home, but not before I'd captured the moment for posterity. 




Yes, it's time for the Mermaid coat outing! Once a year I love to bring out my dazzling sequin coat, preferably on the beach, and swish about in a cloud of self delusional beauty and joy. Here's a link to a previous session. I'm not sure when this became a thing, but I do like to have these references to previous picnics in different locations. Here's another one




I featured this shot on my Instagram feed (see here) yesterday. It does make me smile to regard myself as an OAP in bikini and sequins - who'd think you'd find those three words in the same sentence? Another year on and my tummy is a bit rounder as are my hips and thighs too as age creeps up on me but I'll not succumb to comparisons with those who might undermine my self confidence. This is me as I am now, full stop.




The rustling sound of the sequins as the coat billows out in the wind is a delight to me - one that feeds my imagination, ramping up the glamour factor to the max. Mock me all you like, but it's a heavenly sensation!








The sun behind me gives the illusion of a deep tan and flawless body so of course I'll keep this one for posterity too. 




What a perfect backdrop for the Mermaid coat! I honestly can't believe my luck - this is my real life, not just a holiday snap. Steve and I talked a lot about how fortunate we are and have been to spend our days on these islands able to work in jobs that we are passionate about and have the ablilty to island hop in our downtime to relax in these beautiful surroundings.




The last shot and it was time to pack up and go. We'd had a glorious day on the beach, enjoying each others company and counting our blessings . Posts like these are so valuable to me to refer back to in the long winter months. A reminder that summer will come again and my Mermaid coat with always have another outing!

                                                                Anna x

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  1. Hi Anna, I was so excited to see when the mermaid coat would be released this summer. Wonderful! It was worth every penny, given the pleasure you get from it every year. The mermaid coat is my all time favorite!

    Hugs from Cologne, Susa

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    1. Hi Susa! Thanks for your feedback - my mermaid coat is such a joy to me too xxx

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  2. I love that you have a tradition with the Mermaid Coat, Anna! And glad you and Steve were able to escape! Celebrating you in your bikini! You look gorgeous!

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    1. So very kind of you to say Sheila! We had such a lovely time that day xxx

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  3. Don't you worry about a little weight gaining. You look... what is the word?...Oh I know, luscious. Your husband is a very lucky man.
    (Being an old woman myself, I can say these things, can't I?)
    Greetje

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    1. Your comment made me smile Greetje! Luscious is such a wonderful word, thank you so much xxx

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  4. Be proud of yourself Anna; you look amazing and so lovely to see your mermaid coat glistening by the water’s edge. Xx

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    1. Thanks Phyllis! I still feel that I'm work in progress regarding my health and fitness xxx

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  5. I do love this coat and don’t think any of us with ever tire of it! Great shots my friend you look stunning and go girl in the bikini! 👏 Jacqui xx

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