One thing I have to admire is the Italian's body confidence.It's amazing - they are perfectly comfortable in their own skin, so to speak. I envy that total belief in themselves and that overwhelming confidence that shines in their every expression!
They walk with their shoulders back and their heads held high - no matter how smooth their bellies or legs. They are proud of their curves.
The beaches and Lidos are a walking fashion show that could make a foreigner blush. Yesterday we saw people of both sexes about 50 pounds or more overweight - by our narrow-minded American standards - sporting tiny swimsuits and they were perfectly happy!
Even the senior citizens opt for bikinis. They are at the beach to soak up the sun and relax and chat with friends, not worry about a few ripples in their skin. You gotta love that!
But how great would it be to never worry about what other people thought of you on the beach? Wonder if they'd teach us Americans that amazing style trick!
Of course, it wouldn't hurt to have beautiful bodies like these!And no, we did not bare our fish belly white American skin in the Italian sun. We just admired the crowds and the amazing view.
