She had good company during her last paddleboarding excursion, but while Katy Perry was without ex-boyfriend Orlando Bloom she was no less noticeable during her latest appearance in Italy on Thursday afternoon.
The American singer, 32, looked typically relaxed while pushing herself across the still waters off the coast of Sesto Fiorentino, where she is in the midst of a European getaway with friends.Sporting a lilac bikini with striking gold embellishments, Katy was hard to miss during her latest European excursion – which conjured images of an altogether more memorable coastal appearance with Bloom, 40.
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The good life: Given her idyllic surroundings Katy Perry looked typically relaxed while paddle boarding off the coast of Sesto Fiorentino, where she is in the midst of a European getaway with friends
That looms familiar: Fans will remember a similar appearance with ex-boyfriend Orlando Bloom, during which he straddled a paddle board with his manhood on full display while Katy nonchalantly sat cross-legged in front of him during a trip to Sardinia in September 2016
The naked actor was famously seen straddling a paddle board with his manhood on full display while Katy nonchalantly sat cross-legged in front of him during a trip to Sardinia in September 2016.
While Bloom was tasked with handling the paddle on that occasion, the California Gurls singer had no problem navigating herself across the water during her latest outing.
With temperatures soaring Katy stayed cool beneath the shade of a wide-brimmed hat, while her eyes were shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses.
Going solo: While Bloom was tasked with handling the paddle on that occasion, the California Gurls singer had no problem navigating herself across the water during her later outing
Beach ready: Sporting a lilac bikini with striking gold embellishments, Katy was hard to miss during her latest European excursion
Kneesy does it: At one point Katy took a breather while pushing herself across the choppy Mediterranean waters
At one point the star took a breather while resting with her knees propped on the wide paddleboard, before making her way back to shallow water.
Once there Katy appeared to indulge in a quiet moment alone, during which she sat in the surf and admired the sweeping ocean view.
Accompanied on her latest trip by a group of female friends, the star soon made her way back onto the beach, where she joined them from an al fresco lunch.
Shady: With temperatures soaring Katy stayed cool beneath the shade of a wide-brimmed hat, while her eyes were shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses
You’re gonna hear me oar: The singer guided herself across the water like a pro during her latest outing in Italy
Splashtastic: The coastal appearance gave Katy another opportunity to show off her nicely toned body
Easy does it: The star appeared to lose her balance as she climbed from the board after making her way back into shallow water
Straightening up: Katy was seen adjusting her bikini bottoms before wading back to the shore
Katy’s holiday comes as the pop princess, who sings about being ‘spread like a buffet’ in her latest single Bon Appétit, opened up about how her parents handle the sexually suggestive lyrics in her music.
The acclaimed pop star was asked how her devoutly Christian parents, Keith and Mary Hudson, reacted to the dance track during a candid chat on Australian radio station Nova in June.
‘… The thing about it is, which is such a weird thing, to really understand we agree to disagree but still with loving space,’ she said.
Revealing: Katy exposed her cleavage as she eased herself off the paddleboard close to the shoreline
A welcome break: Katy, who is currently taking a break from her current promotional tour, looked completely relaxed while idling in the surf
Don’t mind me: But the American star was hard to miss as she stretched her hands behind her head
A well earned break: Her holiday comes as she prepares for a tour of Canada and the US from September until May 2018
Plenty to smile about: Katy beamed as she cooled her feet in the water
On dry land: Katy commanded attention while adjusting her sunglasses before making her way across the modest beach
Thoughtful: The star looked reflective as she gazed out at the picturesque ocean vista
‘We all come from different places… you can have your belief system, nobody is telling you to not believe your beliefs but you can also come from a space of love… that’s what my family and I exercise all the time.’
The singer released her new album on June 9 and is already embarking on a worldwide tour to promote her music.
Katy will be touring Canada and the US from September until May 2018. She will then be returning to Europe to continue the tour on the continent.
The continental leg of her tour will kick off in Cologne at the end of May, with the singer arriving in the UK next June.
Quiet moment: Katy appeared to enjoy some time alone, during which she sat back in the surf and admired the scenery
Ocean phew! Katy’s healthy physique was accentuated by her skimpy beachwear
Wading in: The star couldn’t keep away from the water, and was soon ankle deep as she ventured into the Med for another dip
In good company: The celebrated singer was joined by a bikini-clad girlfriend during her latest outing
High spirits: The star was clearly making the most of her idyllic surroundings on Thursday afternoon
Let’s eat: She was later seen tucking into a large al fresco lunch, carefully laid out on a table close to the shoreline
Hungry work: Katy and her pals sampled the freshly laid food as they idled on the beach
Tucking in: She enjoyed a plate full of food during a short lunch break on Thursday
