This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. At first, Cailey Root, 29, and Gordon Veldhoen, 32, thought the two nude men who approached them were just being cheeky, asking them to take their clothes off on the boardwalk. Often, naturists will approach clothed people on the beach and encourage them to strip down, but rarely are they forceful about it, said Veldhoen, who goes to the beach nearly every weekend. As the friends entered the boardwalk and took off their shoes, two men — whom they described as nude, tanned and in their 60s — butted in. The friends ignored the comments and went to the beach. They also spotted laminated signs on nearby poles, telling people to undress.
Nudists upset too many clothed people visiting clothing-optional beaches
My vacation at a nudist camp.
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Which, in and of itself, was an education. But after said 3. And, never having spent a full day wearing nothing but sunscreen, I thought it would be an interesting little trip outside of my comfort zone.
Naturists extol the virtues and the wonderful sense of freedom that baring all brings. The Parisians though, are all for it and have backed plans to create a nudist park in the heart of the French capital. Though it has been a popular way of holidaying elsewhere in France France is considered the leader in naturist holidays to date sun-bathers along the Seine river have always had swimsuits or some cover-up no matter how skimpy. The exact location is unknown but the pedestrianised banks of the Seine has been mooted. However, Mr Juliard was hesitant saying:.