Showing posts with label Beaches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beaches. Show all posts
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Judge blocks no-nudity rules - San Diego Union Tribune
from: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20080820-9999-1m20nude.html
Tentative ruling bars enforcement at beach
By Terry Rodgers
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
August 20, 2008
SAN ONOFRE – Nudists who congregate at the remote southern end of San Onofre State Beach can still let it all hang out, at least for a while longer.
A tentative ruling yesterday by an Orange County judge has halted plans by the state Parks and Recreation Department to enforce no-nudity rules after Labor Day.
“We've got them pinned back,” said Allen Baylis, president of the Friends of San Onofre Beach, a group seeking to preserve the nudist tradition at the north San Diego County beach.
In June, state parks officials announced they were ending a three-decade-old practice of allowing nudity at what is known as Trail 6 beach.
Parks officials said they intended, beginning Sept. 2, to cite or arrest beach-goers who refused to heed posted warnings prohibiting nudism.
The Naturist Action Committee, a national pro-nudist group, sued, claiming the state could not unilaterally change a state policy without first holding a public hearing. In addition, the suit said, parks officials must codify the new rules through the state's Office of Administrative Law.
In her preliminary ruling, Superior Court Judge Sheila Fell sided with the naturists and ordered the state to “maintain the status quo.”
Lawyers for both parties are scheduled to appear in court in Orange County today to deliver oral arguments on the ruling.
Nudism is not technically legal at California's state beaches. However, since 1978, the department's policy has been to leave nudists alone unless a complaint from the public is received.
Ultimately, state parks officials may still be able to adopt a zero-tolerance stance against nudity at San Onofre, but their path now contains more steps.
“This puts a huge speed bump in their way,” Baylis said.
Parks officials said strict enforcement of nudity laws was necessary to deter lewd conduct by people attracted to the permissive atmosphere at the beach. Action had to be taken, they said, because the illegal sexual activity had created a hostile and “sexually charged” workplace detrimental to park employees.
The naturists say they have cooperated for decades with state parks officials to deter sexual activity at the beach and its bluff-top trail.
“This is all about freedom,” Baylis said. “It has nothing to do with sex.”
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Orient Beach Update
Although we haven't been lucky enough to make the trip to St. Martin this year, our friends have. We got the following update when they returned from their trip in March:
The updates at Club O - new mesh lounge chairs at each unit instead of the orange vinyl ones. The boutique is larger, brighter, and a better check out area. Not too much in the way of new products but they certainly have room to add things as needed. Papagayo has new tables and chairs(not plastic) and new large ceiling fans in the tropical paddle style. Kitchen and bar have been redone w/ new tiling. The food quality was consistently good and the menu had some nice additions, like a couple chicken dishes. Denis the GM [told us] that Papagayo will have pizza next year. Beach was in good shape. Unfortunately, no more burgers, etc at the Perch Bar. Word was they changed to a regular charcoal grill which caused too much smoke and now can't find the gas grill they used to have. We did not walk the entire beach naked - seems they are frowning on that more and more.
The updates at Club O - new mesh lounge chairs at each unit instead of the orange vinyl ones. The boutique is larger, brighter, and a better check out area. Not too much in the way of new products but they certainly have room to add things as needed. Papagayo has new tables and chairs(not plastic) and new large ceiling fans in the tropical paddle style. Kitchen and bar have been redone w/ new tiling. The food quality was consistently good and the menu had some nice additions, like a couple chicken dishes. Denis the GM [told us] that Papagayo will have pizza next year. Beach was in good shape. Unfortunately, no more burgers, etc at the Perch Bar. Word was they changed to a regular charcoal grill which caused too much smoke and now can't find the gas grill they used to have. We did not walk the entire beach naked - seems they are frowning on that more and more.
| | On Thursday, Club Fantastico has a wine and cheese w/ music that is open to the public ($35/couple for non-guests). It is a 6 room villa w/ pool and hot tub and is now affiliated w/ AANR. In fact, the night we were there, a PR person from AANR East was there and will be doing an article for the Bulletin. It is a bit more expensive than Club O but does include breakfast, all your alcohol, free calls to the US and free WiFi. The guests that were staying there were great and showed us their rooms. Very nice - king size beds, huge tiled bathrooms, a/c. It really is an easy drive also if you want to get to the beach. It sits above the beach at the Coco Beach end but the road to it is very close to the entrance to the Club O road. |
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Del Ray Beach, FL: Advocates say nude beach would be a boon
from the Palm Beach Post Online
Advocates say nude beach would be a boon
By Pilar Ulibarri de Rivera
Neighborhood Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Some people like to fish, others like to ride bicycles or read books. Dave Armstrong likes to lie out in the sun naked. To Armstrong, 43, sunbathing nude is a hobby. It's something the Delray Beach resident enjoys and he doesn't see anything wrong with it.
But city officials don't agree. At the annual citizens' roundtable meeting with city officials earlier this year, Armstrong proposed designating the northern end of the public beach, which is unguarded and sparse on visitors, as "clothing-optional."
It would be designated by signs reading: "You may encounter nude sunbathers" and "You are leaving a clothing-optional area," he proposed.
"They giggled when I brought it up," Armstrong said.
He said he told them it wasn't professional to laugh at one of their residents. After all, it was a public forum for people to make suggestions of things they would like their local government to consider.
Perhaps making the suggestion while others were talking about neighborhood safety and trash pickup wasn't the best timing. But Armstrong is not going to give up, even though City Manager David Harden said the commissioners he has spoke to about the suggestion have "absolutely no interest" in it.
Armstrong is gathering signatures on a petition and has enlisted the help of Richard Mason, one of the founders of Haulover Beach in Miami-Dade County. Established 17 years ago, Haulover is Florida's most popular clothing-optional stretch of sand.
Mason is president of South Florida Free Beach/Florida Naturist Association, a nonprofit established in 1981 that's committed to "representing naturism and nude recreation" to government, business and civic leaders.
Mason said that 25 or 30 years ago there was so much remote beach that people could skinny-dip without notice.
"As the coastline got gobbled up by condominiums and hotels, we were driven out," he said. "With the lack of remote areas, the only solution was to create designated areas, just like there are designated areas for tennis, baseball or golf."
Mason said he, his wife, Shirley, and other nudists did research and found that in 1974 the Florida Supreme Court ruled that "mere nudity, with the absence of lewd and lascivious behavior, was not indecent exposure." In other words, if there was no public sexual behavior involved, it was not unlawful, according to the court.
"Let's face it, you can be lewd and lascivious and still fully clothed," Mason said.
Armstrong said he didn't realize his rights when he was arrested on the beach in Delray in 2006 for sunbathing nude. He pleaded no contest and was ordered to do 10 hours of community service cleaning up the beach. He's still fighting the decision.
"The truth is when you talk to people about 'rights' they don't care to listen," Mason said. "But when you talk to them about money, that's a different story."
The numbers at Haulover speak for themselves, Mason said. The beach has about 1.4 million visitors a year and "it grows every year," he said. About 60 percent of the visitors are from outside Miami-Dade County, something Mason said that his organization discovered during skin cancer screenings on the beach. Many of them are from Europe and Canada.
The county's tourism board estimates that tourists spend $245 a day on hotel rooms, restaurants and shopping when visiting the county.
"That's an economic impact of over $200 million a year from the number of people that are attracted to Haulover," said Mason, adding that the quarter-mile stretch of beach, which he said was a haven for criminals before it was a nude beach, is now the safest and cleanest in the county.
The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that the average tourist spends about $200 a day in Palm Beach County.
Mason said it would take only a few phone calls to police and officials in Miami-Dade County and cities such as upscale Bal Harbour, for Delray officials to see the monetary potential of a nude beach.
"If Delray Beach is seeking to bring new money to its economy, this would be a good way to attract people from all over the world," Mason said. "And they wouldn't even need to spend any money to do it. All they would need is two signs and the naturists would pay for that."
Advocates say nude beach would be a boon
By Pilar Ulibarri de Rivera
Neighborhood Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Some people like to fish, others like to ride bicycles or read books. Dave Armstrong likes to lie out in the sun naked. To Armstrong, 43, sunbathing nude is a hobby. It's something the Delray Beach resident enjoys and he doesn't see anything wrong with it.
But city officials don't agree. At the annual citizens' roundtable meeting with city officials earlier this year, Armstrong proposed designating the northern end of the public beach, which is unguarded and sparse on visitors, as "clothing-optional."
It would be designated by signs reading: "You may encounter nude sunbathers" and "You are leaving a clothing-optional area," he proposed.
"They giggled when I brought it up," Armstrong said.
He said he told them it wasn't professional to laugh at one of their residents. After all, it was a public forum for people to make suggestions of things they would like their local government to consider.
Perhaps making the suggestion while others were talking about neighborhood safety and trash pickup wasn't the best timing. But Armstrong is not going to give up, even though City Manager David Harden said the commissioners he has spoke to about the suggestion have "absolutely no interest" in it.
Armstrong is gathering signatures on a petition and has enlisted the help of Richard Mason, one of the founders of Haulover Beach in Miami-Dade County. Established 17 years ago, Haulover is Florida's most popular clothing-optional stretch of sand.
Mason is president of South Florida Free Beach/Florida Naturist Association, a nonprofit established in 1981 that's committed to "representing naturism and nude recreation" to government, business and civic leaders.
Mason said that 25 or 30 years ago there was so much remote beach that people could skinny-dip without notice.
"As the coastline got gobbled up by condominiums and hotels, we were driven out," he said. "With the lack of remote areas, the only solution was to create designated areas, just like there are designated areas for tennis, baseball or golf."
Mason said he, his wife, Shirley, and other nudists did research and found that in 1974 the Florida Supreme Court ruled that "mere nudity, with the absence of lewd and lascivious behavior, was not indecent exposure." In other words, if there was no public sexual behavior involved, it was not unlawful, according to the court.
"Let's face it, you can be lewd and lascivious and still fully clothed," Mason said.
Armstrong said he didn't realize his rights when he was arrested on the beach in Delray in 2006 for sunbathing nude. He pleaded no contest and was ordered to do 10 hours of community service cleaning up the beach. He's still fighting the decision.
"The truth is when you talk to people about 'rights' they don't care to listen," Mason said. "But when you talk to them about money, that's a different story."
The numbers at Haulover speak for themselves, Mason said. The beach has about 1.4 million visitors a year and "it grows every year," he said. About 60 percent of the visitors are from outside Miami-Dade County, something Mason said that his organization discovered during skin cancer screenings on the beach. Many of them are from Europe and Canada.
The county's tourism board estimates that tourists spend $245 a day on hotel rooms, restaurants and shopping when visiting the county.
"That's an economic impact of over $200 million a year from the number of people that are attracted to Haulover," said Mason, adding that the quarter-mile stretch of beach, which he said was a haven for criminals before it was a nude beach, is now the safest and cleanest in the county.
The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that the average tourist spends about $200 a day in Palm Beach County.
Mason said it would take only a few phone calls to police and officials in Miami-Dade County and cities such as upscale Bal Harbour, for Delray officials to see the monetary potential of a nude beach.
"If Delray Beach is seeking to bring new money to its economy, this would be a good way to attract people from all over the world," Mason said. "And they wouldn't even need to spend any money to do it. All they would need is two signs and the naturists would pay for that."
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Caliente Caribe
We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Caliente Caribe! We stayed for 5 days (Jan 11-15) and had a spectacular visit.
The resort has undergone major upgrades, to the facilities and to the amenities since it was Eden Bay. We wanted for nothing during our visit. The staff was attentive, the management made sure we were happy, and the other guests were so lovely. The grounds were impeccably maintained. The different areas of the resort (the upper area with lobby, pool, pool bar, hot tub, spa, and hotel rooms vs the lower area with the beach, bear bar, pools, hot tub, and free-standing units) really lent themselves to the feeling of being in two resorts.
We made great new friendships with other people we met during our stay, and have hopes to see them again (and of course, stay in touch).
Mike and I plan to organize our thoughts and experiences into an article [hopefully] for publication. Once that is ready to roll out, we'll provide more detailed information here. In the meantime, if you have any questions about Caliente Caribe, just send us an email!
The resort has undergone major upgrades, to the facilities and to the amenities since it was Eden Bay. We wanted for nothing during our visit. The staff was attentive, the management made sure we were happy, and the other guests were so lovely. The grounds were impeccably maintained. The different areas of the resort (the upper area with lobby, pool, pool bar, hot tub, spa, and hotel rooms vs the lower area with the beach, bear bar, pools, hot tub, and free-standing units) really lent themselves to the feeling of being in two resorts.
We made great new friendships with other people we met during our stay, and have hopes to see them again (and of course, stay in touch).
Mike and I plan to organize our thoughts and experiences into an article [hopefully] for publication. Once that is ready to roll out, we'll provide more detailed information here. In the meantime, if you have any questions about Caliente Caribe, just send us an email!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Naturist Places in New England
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The locations provided on this map are not guaranteed to be geographically accurate. Please visit the linked websites for detailed locations.
| ID | NAME | STATE | TYPE OF SPOT | SOURCE OF DATA |
| 1. | Knightsville Dam | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 2. | CM Gardner State Park | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 3. | Cummington | MA | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 4. | South Cape State Park | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 5. | Martha's Vineyard | MA | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 6. | Truro | MA | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 7. | Provincetown | MA | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 9. | Cherry Grove | NY | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 10. | Gunnison Beach | NJ | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 11. | Huntington Gorge The Summer 2000 issue of N magazine reports this site is no longer open to nude use! | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 12. | The Ledges | VT | Beach | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 13. | Old Jelly Mills Falls | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 14. | Red Rocks Park | VT | Beach | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 15. | Shelburne Point The Summer 2000 issue of N magazine reports this site is no longer open to nude use! | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | NudeBeachGuide.com |
| 16. | Sun Ridge Resort | CT | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 18. | Nehantic State Forest | CT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 19. | Sandy Terraces | MA | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 20. | Miacomet Beach | MA | Beach | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 21. | Pebble Beach | MA | Beach | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 22. | Eel Point | MA | Beach | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 23. | Nantucket Harbor | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 24. | Madequecham | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 25. | Lucy St. Vincent | MA | Beach | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 26. | Solair | CT | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 27. | Berkshire Vista | MA | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 28. | Heavenly Hideaway | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 29. | The Whirlies | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 30. | Cedar Waters Village | NH | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 31. | Cold River Pools | NH | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 32. | Fields Brook Waterfalls | NH | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 33. | Pemigewasset River | NH | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 34. | Sawyer Pond | NH | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 35. | Georgiana Falls | NH | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 36. | Gordon Pond | NH | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 37. | Dyer Woods | RI | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 38. | Block Island | RI | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 39. | Big Branch Brook | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 40. | Pikes Falls | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 41. | Indian Love Call | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 42. | Rock River | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 43. | Tollgate Road Falls | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 44. | Lye Brook Falls | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 45. | Dorset Quarry | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 46. | Buttermilk Falls | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 47. | Little Rock Pond | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 48. | Clarendon Gorge | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 49. | Clarendon Quarry | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 50. | Silver Lake | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 51. | Reading Swimming Hole | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 52. | Mad River Punch Bowl | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 53. | Woodbury Quarry | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 54. | Bingham Falls | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 55. | Grand Isle State Park | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 56. | Maple Glen | VT | Club | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 57. | Brewster River | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 58. | Lake Willoughby State Park | VT | Beach | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 59. | Joiner Brook | VT | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 61. | Pond Brook Falls | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 62. | Elwell State Park | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 63. | Green River | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 64. | Quabbin Resevoir | MA | Skinny Dipping Spot | Lee Baxandall's World Guide to Nude Beaches |
| 65. | Coventry Club & Resort | VT | Club | Internet |
| 66. | Abbotts Glen | VT | Club | Internet |
| 67. | Sunridge Resort | CT | Club | Internet |
| 68. | Lighthouse Beach | NY | Beach | Internet |
Friday, January 04, 2008
Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is home to the best nude beach in New England. It is serene and refreshing to enjoy absolute peace. The clay cliffs make a breathtaking backdrop to the beautiful ocean. Since the Vineyard is further south than most other nude recreation areas in New England, the water tends to be a bit warmer here.
The trip to Gay Head is an adventurous one that requires a bit of planning. No bridge spans the Atlantic Ocean between mainland Massachusetts and the island, so all travelers must take the ferry. The ride is a quick 40 minutes, just enough time to wake up in the morning and nap in the evening. The beach is accessed by bus from the ferry. Gay Head is a great place for a first nude experience. Everyone is friendly, but at the same time you are given as much privacy as you desire.
Directions: We take the ferry from Woods Hole (see fares and schedules on the Steamship Authority website). If you land at Vineyard Haven, you can take the number 3 bus (Vineyard Haven to West Tisbury) to the number 5 bus (West Tisbury-Chilmark-Aquinnah). There is a map with these routes at the Vineyard Transit Authority website. The bus fares are quite reasonable. The beach can be reached by taking the beach path at the bottom of the road to the boardwalk, then following the beach down until you see other naked people.
The trip to Gay Head is an adventurous one that requires a bit of planning. No bridge spans the Atlantic Ocean between mainland Massachusetts and the island, so all travelers must take the ferry. The ride is a quick 40 minutes, just enough time to wake up in the morning and nap in the evening. The beach is accessed by bus from the ferry. Gay Head is a great place for a first nude experience. Everyone is friendly, but at the same time you are given as much privacy as you desire.
Directions: We take the ferry from Woods Hole (see fares and schedules on the Steamship Authority website). If you land at Vineyard Haven, you can take the number 3 bus (Vineyard Haven to West Tisbury) to the number 5 bus (West Tisbury-Chilmark-Aquinnah). There is a map with these routes at the Vineyard Transit Authority website. The bus fares are quite reasonable. The beach can be reached by taking the beach path at the bottom of the road to the boardwalk, then following the beach down until you see other naked people.
The Ledges, VT
Vermont is truly a haven for nudists. The Ledges, recently sold by NEPCO, is only one of many natural basking spots in this state. The area is open to all, so there is a tendency for textiles to be present as well.
The Ledges are actually rocks that form the shoreline of the Lake, making for limited sunning space on beautiful summer days. No soft sandy beaches at this place. The water is cool, crisp, and clear even on hot summer days. You should get there early if you want a prime spot in the main area!
For more information, see our article in N magazine issue 27.2 or go to the Friends of the Ledges website to find out how you can support the Ledges.
The Ledges are actually rocks that form the shoreline of the Lake, making for limited sunning space on beautiful summer days. No soft sandy beaches at this place. The water is cool, crisp, and clear even on hot summer days. You should get there early if you want a prime spot in the main area!
For more information, see our article in N magazine issue 27.2 or go to the Friends of the Ledges website to find out how you can support the Ledges.
Cap D'Age, France Trip Report (1999)
April 30-May 3, 1999
Our final day in Adge, the third of May, was filled with rain. We departed the town around 2:00 with plans to head to Paris via Marseille. We got to Marseille without incident, but were surprised to find that the TGV we intended to take was cancelled, as was the next TGV (don't you love those strikes??), so we would have to wait 2 hours for another TGV. It came as scheduled, much to our delight, and we were fortunate to get seats (reservations were not being taken, also because of the strike).
We did not realize how fortunate we were until the train filled completely, and people were standing in first class [some were sleeping in the aisle] for the next 4 hours. Wow!
Day One
We arrived in Agde from Avignon, with sheer excitement that we would be spending the next three days au natural. We were pleased to find that Pru and Larry put us in an apartment that can accommodate eight people (Dave and Ann have since taken over the rentals for Pru and Larry). We had all kinds of space, and two beds to chose from. Our accomodations were only $40 a night since it was still shoulder season, so we really enjoyed the great deal we got!
We took a walk around the naturist quarter, then headed to the beach. The serenity and beauty was magnificent. We walked the sandy beach and inhaled the refreshing ocean smells, wishing we could be a permanent part of this community. That evening we went out to dinner at ?? The food was outstanding! We got wine, pizza and two huge salads for around $15 US. All the food called for a nice naked walk around the town, then we were off to bed.
Day Two
We started our second day in Agde with a trip to the bakery for fresh bread... What a treat! We spent the day in Agde (the first full day there) was spent at the beach. We got in the Mediterranean and soaked up the rays like natives. We made a pasta dinner and had some wine, then headed out to enjoy the local night scene. We visited a couple of bars, and things were hopping! One was outside, so were free to enjoy the crisp evening and lovely stars. The second bar was inside, but we still had a lot of fun.
Day Three
Our third day (the second full day) was Michael's birthday. We celebrated by hanging at the beach again. The weather was great (it was a bit warmer and sunnier than the previous day), and we felt like we were in heaven. Tracy made Michael birthday dinner and we filled up with wine (we had to enjoy the local drinks). We followed dinner with a nice walk on the beach, then visited a bar for another bottle of wine.
Our final day in Adge, the third of May, was filled with rain. We departed the town around 2:00 with plans to head to Paris via Marseille. We got to Marseille without incident, but were surprised to find that the TGV we intended to take was cancelled, as was the next TGV (don't you love those strikes??), so we would have to wait 2 hours for another TGV. It came as scheduled, much to our delight, and we were fortunate to get seats (reservations were not being taken, also because of the strike).
We did not realize how fortunate we were until the train filled completely, and people were standing in first class [some were sleeping in the aisle] for the next 4 hours. Wow!
Cap D'Agde, France
We spent three days and three nights in Cap D'Agde,France, a naturist town with 40,000 residents. The town is complete with night clubs, food stores, banks, resturants and everything else a small community needs. We stayed in a charming two story villa near the center of town, and were naked most of the time we stayed in Cap D'Agde. It did get a bit cool at night, so we had to dress after sunset.
The town is beautiful and the french wine is inexpensive which were nice bonuses. Plus, it was a luxury to be naked anyplace in the town any time we wanted. We have excellent contacts for apartment/villa rentals in Cap D'Agde. You can email us for more information or visit the Cap D'Agde Rentals website (if you book, please tell them that we referred you!).
We spent several days in Agde in 1999. Click here to read about it.
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