It was a weekend that Mermaid LilyRose has been waiting for; her chance to explore human land and see what treasures she could find.
It wasn't her first time to explore these shores and her effortless transition into human form made treasure hunting days quite easy.
The only thing she had to be careful of, was not wandering too far into land, she had to make it back home by sundown or else the magic wears off and she may be revealed.
So off she set, exploring the harbours of Sydney, Australia. First things first, a quick bite to eat before setting off exploring - a neat little cafe hidden in the laneways not known to many - hmmm... a vegetarian sandwich sounds nice, and perhaps some fruit juice, and a takeaway coffee as the sydney siders do to take with here as she strolled down after to catch the ferry in time.
Her next destination - Darling Harbour where she came across her first treasure taking a sneak peak into stationary stores: there's always something useful in there! - this time it was to replenish with journals to write in; she smiles - so many colourful quirky designs and to choose from. "Well I'll definitely come back to get them at the end of the day - I still have another stop before a head back this way" - she thought to herself, she had to use her time wisely and keep the load as light as possible.
As she walked along the harbour, she noticed many humans dressed up in strange clothing - not what she's normally used to seeing. They were all lining up to catch the Jetty that she intended to get on as well. ''Is that what people do when they go to ComicCon?' she wondered, "I guess I'll just have to follow and find out" She had read that there were all sorts of people gathered there, artists, movie stars, highly creative and expressive individuals. It certainly seemed like an interesting place to be for this curious mermaid. She liked the creative humans.
Off they all went, on the jetty past pyrmont bay to arrive at Glebe Island - strange name for it didn't see much like the islands she's used too, reflecting on swims along the shores of Hawaii.
Didn't take very long to get to the ComicCon - and what a sight it was! So many interesting characters, each person unique in expressing him or herself. As she wandered through the crowds, she managed to pick up some more delightful treasures - Chicano art earrings, the artist even had a mermaid version on a pendant! :) Mermaid Oracle Cards, Moons, Cats Witch themed brooches, some beautiful gothic art, and she even bought herself some Cat ears, so she blended in a little bit more with the theme of the event. She hadn't anticipated looking normal for a human being would still make her still stick out like a sore thumb! she chuckled to herself.
The humans were so nice - smiling, laughing, and very serious with their purchases, and everyone was making the most of their time there.
Few hours had passed and she started to feel her legs getting tired and it was near close to sundown. It was time to head back to Darling Harbour quickly pick up her last bits of treasures and then some :p
Ah, what a wonderful day she had had. As she took the ferry back towards the harbour bridge, she soaked in the atmosphere around her, all these humans out and about despite the cold wet weather. She couldn't wait to get back home to enjoy her little treasures.
She quickly and quietly snuck into a quiet corner cast by the shadows of the bridge from the sun set, and when no one was near to catch sight, Dived into the warmth of the ocean and returned home.
What a strange and adventurous little mermaid she is... 💙
It wasn't her first time to explore these shores and her effortless transition into human form made treasure hunting days quite easy.
The only thing she had to be careful of, was not wandering too far into land, she had to make it back home by sundown or else the magic wears off and she may be revealed.
So off she set, exploring the harbours of Sydney, Australia. First things first, a quick bite to eat before setting off exploring - a neat little cafe hidden in the laneways not known to many - hmmm... a vegetarian sandwich sounds nice, and perhaps some fruit juice, and a takeaway coffee as the sydney siders do to take with here as she strolled down after to catch the ferry in time.
Her next destination - Darling Harbour where she came across her first treasure taking a sneak peak into stationary stores: there's always something useful in there! - this time it was to replenish with journals to write in; she smiles - so many colourful quirky designs and to choose from. "Well I'll definitely come back to get them at the end of the day - I still have another stop before a head back this way" - she thought to herself, she had to use her time wisely and keep the load as light as possible.
As she walked along the harbour, she noticed many humans dressed up in strange clothing - not what she's normally used to seeing. They were all lining up to catch the Jetty that she intended to get on as well. ''Is that what people do when they go to ComicCon?' she wondered, "I guess I'll just have to follow and find out" She had read that there were all sorts of people gathered there, artists, movie stars, highly creative and expressive individuals. It certainly seemed like an interesting place to be for this curious mermaid. She liked the creative humans.
Off they all went, on the jetty past pyrmont bay to arrive at Glebe Island - strange name for it didn't see much like the islands she's used too, reflecting on swims along the shores of Hawaii.
Didn't take very long to get to the ComicCon - and what a sight it was! So many interesting characters, each person unique in expressing him or herself. As she wandered through the crowds, she managed to pick up some more delightful treasures - Chicano art earrings, the artist even had a mermaid version on a pendant! :) Mermaid Oracle Cards, Moons, Cats Witch themed brooches, some beautiful gothic art, and she even bought herself some Cat ears, so she blended in a little bit more with the theme of the event. She hadn't anticipated looking normal for a human being would still make her still stick out like a sore thumb! she chuckled to herself.
The humans were so nice - smiling, laughing, and very serious with their purchases, and everyone was making the most of their time there.
Few hours had passed and she started to feel her legs getting tired and it was near close to sundown. It was time to head back to Darling Harbour quickly pick up her last bits of treasures and then some :p
Ah, what a wonderful day she had had. As she took the ferry back towards the harbour bridge, she soaked in the atmosphere around her, all these humans out and about despite the cold wet weather. She couldn't wait to get back home to enjoy her little treasures.
She quickly and quietly snuck into a quiet corner cast by the shadows of the bridge from the sun set, and when no one was near to catch sight, Dived into the warmth of the ocean and returned home.
What a strange and adventurous little mermaid she is... 💙