QUOTES 12/27/2018

“Five famous people who enjoyed nakedness: Robert Broom (Scottish Paleontologist), Robert Heinlein (Writer), Robert McNamara (World Bank President, former U.S. Defense Secretary), Roger Baldwin (American Civil Liberties Union Founder), Rosario Dawson (Actor - Sin City).

“Ubuhle Bentsha Amatshistshi” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB8iEvM4Y0s

 [At Burning Man] “There were a few other camps that offered activities in the buff. . . washing your body from all the dust, sweat and, in our case, also oil at the ‘performance’ camp . . . Some events were missed due to dust storms or cold nights (e.g. black light naked twister), others I simply forgot about (e.g. naked skateboarding session). . . the Naked Pub Crawl was again among the best events at Burning Man and certainly the largest naked one. . . it involves cycling naked around Black Rock City with hundreds of fellow burners and getting drinks at participating camps. . . [Free] Riding on the bike in the heat of the day felt pretty nice thanks to the light wind (unless it turned into a dust storm!).  But the best conditions seemed to be around sunset time – the sun wasn’t scorching but it was still very warm before the onset of the cold night, and the air was still – that’s when we liked strolling around in our altogethers.” (Includes videos and photos) – https://activenaturists.net/2015/11/15/camp-gymnasium-at-burning-man-2015/

“Hi, my name is Donna and I am - but haven't always been - a naturist.  My parents brought me up deeply religious . . . nude recreation . . . wasn't a concept I was . . . even aware of. . . We were separated from ‘the real world’ immersing ourselves only with everything church … [however], around the home, they [my parents] were always open – neither Mum or Dad hid away their nakedness or showed us that nudity was anything to be ashamed of – but we knew that was okay just for home.  During one family holiday to Cooks Beach (I was about 13-years old) and a day trip to Cathedral Cove our family was joined on the beach by . . . European tourists who, much to my lovely father's horror, proceeded to undress and have awesome fun setting up their picnic, running in and out of the water, and throwing a Frisbee . . . That was my first experience with social nudity.  So, fast-forward . . . I'm newly married . . . [we arranged a] Honeymoon Picnic where you get dropped at an isolated island . . . I found that my husband had no problems going nude outside . . . and I did.  After that experience, we began going to nude or clothing-optional beaches.  I was the reluctant partner . . . Each time however got a little easier . . . My husband . . . was very understanding and never pushed.  6 years ago, we booked to stay at Katikati Naturist Park . . . I'd warned my husband that I was just going to stay in the cabin and relax and not walk around anywhere with him.  However, when we arrived, I was truly taken by the place.  It really wasn't long at all before we went for our first wander, exploring the grounds, nervously, almost terrifiedly waving at those we passed . . . within days, of arriving home, we contacted the club we now belong to for a visit, became members and within a couple of months brought a caravan there which we now enjoy...every weekend. . . I am no longer reluctant.  Naturism and nudity are part of my life and I embrace the benefits I receive in my body, my mind and also in my soul. . . it didn't take long to realize I actually enjoyed the feel of the breeze on my entire body and gardening or working around the caravan without clothes.  The awkwardness of talking to people without my clothes on left quickly – everyone was so genuine and welcoming – and I began to enjoy socializing more with fellow members in the nude.  Today, my greatest enjoyment comes from introducing people to clothes-free living so they can experience the joys and benefits it holds . . .” – Donna Miller, New Zealand Naturist Federation, V 17, #12, http://www.thenakedtruthnaturists.com/Portals/0/The%20Naked%20Truth%20Naturists_vol_17_no_12.pdf