Tag Archives: beauty

Finally, a kindred spirit amidst the swim parade

Posted on September 4, 2011 by lizcameron

Although the moon shone with sprightly sparkles on the sea, I did not wake up and worry about the next day. My invisible burqini was bringing me some well-needed peace. After throwing my burqini street theatre idea under the proverbial … Continue reading →

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To burqini or not to burqini: A sea change floats my way

Posted on August 29, 2011 by lizcameron

…and there it was,  a young lady in her burqini, sweeping and swaying her way across the deck of the Kos Island-bound feribot I wrote about when I last saw you (you can catch up here). As we tried not … Continue reading →

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‘Burqini’ street theatre vs. the ‘skinny bitch’ hegemony: Part II

Posted on August 27, 2011 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was on my way to Kos Island, in Greece and, more importantly, was in the midst of a détente with Kenne and the chorus of dancing shadow puppet ladies, who vehemently opposed my plan … Continue reading →

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