Isn't this an April 1 post?

OK, since the germans have accepted my abuse (though I am waiting for the retaliation) I want to talk about naked germans a bit.

I really never got this whole Freikörperkultur German FKK nudey thing. I'm not a prig at all and I'm not ashamed of my body - but I'm not partial to having some strangers hairy ass in my face.

Once I was in a sauna in the Allgäu somewhere (on my own - and it wasn't even one of these places where you absolutely have to take your kit off - my nudey german friends were all together in their all together in the pool in the snow) when nudey hairy german came in and started doing his stretching exercises in front of my face (legs akimbo).

In Croatia I went to the beach early on morning - fell asleep - hadn't seen any FKK sign (was on the lookout mind you) and when I woke up (hangover sunbathing) there was a hairy ass in my face sorting out his towel.

Anyway, why aren't the naked people like Heidi Klum or Til Schweiger? They usually look like Costa Cordalis.

Anyway, lets hope I never get this flight by mistake.

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Actually poor Costa is greek I think. Dieter Thomas Kuhn then or anyone from the Musikantenstadl.

What do the Irish wear to the beach, Lawchick? Or do they not go there?

A sixpack -- of Murphy's ;-)

WHAT is with those horrible Adidas slipper-type things???? They are also very popular in some parts of Asia/Latin America...

You know someone is NOT an American if they wear those!

Usually a sweater and a coat as it's always cold even in Summer.

I don't know what Irish generally wear on the beach in hot countries. I wear a swimsuit. I'm not keen on showing off my assets as I'm very pale and I'm sure they would look like the Red Hills of Dakota afeter an hour - and yes, they are almost as big.

I think people wear them as they have verruca (or foot mushrooms as my DH calls them).

Lawchicks post was hilarious, partly as of course humor like that is based on some truth,,

I personally don't think one should obssess too much about what to wear on beach.

Of course one needs a cover up or sundress, you don't just walk about town like a trollop in your bathing suit, unless you are a child, and even then ..

Topless is your choice. I don't think it makes you look either more or less " local" .

jscha61, why not look like an American? The locals will know you are not one of them. The other tourists will not care. Wear sandals, of course, the beach is rocky, wear a coverup, wear a bikini, do not go topless unless you travel to one of the private beaches, go over to Fornillo Beach for more room, rent a chaise lounge. Have a nice time.

Bikini or not, I don't think I would be dressed for a swim in late May. Wouldn't it be too cold? The average temps show 72 for May and 79 for June. I'm sure there are those people that have no problem swimming in these temps but I wouldn't be one of them....brrr!!

Tracy

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<i>You know someone is NOT an American if they wear those!</i>

I know plenty of Americans who wear those Adidas slide things (or similar shoes).

I guess it depends on where you live and what kind of people you know, but I've known a lot of competitive swimmers and surfer types who wear them.

It can be very warm there late May. I don't know where I got the idea of you staying in Positano. Maybe you will be at one of the other towns, jscha, which one?

We are staying at Crowne Plaza Stabiae Sorrento the Town is Castellamare di Stabia

Lawchick that picture was great. I forwarded to my husband so he would know how to dress.

Yep - a lot of Americans I know wear Addidas sandals like that. Very common on the west coast. My husband and I both have a pair - great for slipping on to go out into the garage, backyard, etc. or to wear to the beach or pool. In addition to surfers and swimmers, they are also very popular with soccer players.

Do you have the foot mushrooms?

Just kidding!! Styles are very different from east to west coast! The ONLY (only slight exaggerration here) people I ever see wearing those in NY are European/Asian/Latin Americans!!

Really, why worry..life is too short..surely half the people on the beach on the AC are tourists of one sort or another. Soon the Americans will be the ones selling umbrellas and single roses!

What is a cover up? It sounds like something for not getting arrested...or a blanket.

My typical beach ensemble - at home and abroad:
-bikini
-capris/shorts
-tank/halter top
-long sleeve t-shirt or hoodie if the weather is mild
-flip flops (I like the basic foam ones by Reef)
-hat (My current fave is a fushia Puma baseball cap)
-sometimes I like to mix it up with a sarong.

Mesh bag containing towel, sun block, book, iPod, etc.

I have have found this to be acceptable in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Australia, Italy, France and Greece.

I did try the topless thing once in Nice several years ago. With my luck, I ended up being harrassed by man on the beach who would not leave me alone until an Australian man came an shooed him away. The top went right back on!