For a long, long time, Mike and I were content with skinny dipping. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, we’d slip off to a secluded beach now and again. We even purchased a hot tub for our back deck to enjoy a luxurious dip sans bathing attire.
These were all enjoyable events, but increasingly left us wondering…
“Are there like-minded folks out there in search of nude recreation?”
(Remember, this was before Mr. Google was even around as our go-to guy for information.)
When our youngest son moved to Florida, we’d visit now and again, as parents do. Mike started reading up on Florida beaches we could visit while there. Mike suggested that we explore “that National Seashore I was reading about in National Geographic. There’s supposed to be miles and miles of gorgeous Atlantic sand and surf!” Of course, I was thinking it could lead to skinny dipping time, and not in a cold lake either…sign me up!
As we drove out to Canaveral National Seashore, Mike casually mentioned that he heard there was a legal nude beach area out along this coast. We parked and started walking north along the water’s edge, hand in hand. Lots of sunbathers, all clothed. Now this is the part where Mike likes to tell his point of view once the “scenery” changed…”Kathy dug her heels into the sand at the sight of the first au naturel sunbather we happened on and would not move.”
Yes, that happened, but only because I felt we were somehow intruding. We were dressed! Ugh. So we turned around and left.
The next day, Mike suggested that we go back, but this time more prepared. We took a cooler, towels, and swim suits that could be easily removed, all with the premise that we’d sit by ourselves. HA! Ten minutes later, we discovered something wonderful…we were not along in our quest for social nudism! Like-minded folk surrounded us and we had a wonderful time.
If, like us, you’re looking to spend time among like-minded folk, check out Avatan. It’s been a wonderful experience for many people.
Warmly,
Kathy (Avatan Member)