In which I spent a week at a nudist resort and lived to tell about it
Posted by Isabel on September 25th, 2008. Filed under: Vacations.There are stereotypical things that you always hear about nudist resorts and topless beaches. You know, things like:
- Don’t worry, nobody is looking at you
- Don’t worry, everybody else is fatter the you are
- Don’t worry, there is nothing sexual about it
- Don’t worry, it’s not that big of a deal
- And be prepared, there will always be That One Guy
After spending five (sunny and glorious) days at the Costa Natura nudist resort (“where nudity is natural”) (seriously, it says that on their brochure) outside of Malaga, Spain I learned the following:
- I never once felt like anyone was staring at me (or my naked child) inappropriately.
- The King, Babboo, and I need to get out in the sun more. We are very white.
- We were about 30 years younger then everybody there. (Think Arizona in the winter. Except naked.)
- And we were about 80 pounds lighter then everyone else. (The statement that Americans are the fattest people in the world must be a rumor. Dude, the Germans and Brits on Holiday in Spain were way fatter then the Americans I know. I’m just saying.)
- Apparently Europe loves the Brazilian wax. I didn’t see a single pube on any of the woman there. And they were all a bunch of old ladies. (Note to America: It’s time to embrace the Brazilian.)
- There was nothing sexual going on.
- Except for That One Guy we saw walking up and down the beach wearing a c*ck ring. We’re thinking he sneaked into the resort. Dude, he was creepy. (And not at all impressive. If you know what I mean. And I think you do.)
The two minutes it took to walk from our car and through the compound to our condo might have been the most surreal two minutes of my entire life. Here my little family was, weary from a day of travel from Germany to Spain, loaded down with our backpacks and fully clothed. And here was an entire resort, with a swimming pool, tennis courts, a restaurant and snack shop, a hot tub, badminton court, lawn bowling set up, play ground and lawn area all being fully utilized by a large number of elderly vacationing Brits and Germans.
Who were 100% sans clothing.
Let’s just say I saw more ball bags in those 2 minutes then every other minute of my life put together. (Which really isn’t saying much…but you catch my drift, right?)
It was hard to keep a straight face.
Picture, if you can, a very lovely restaurant situated next to a gorgeous swimming pool, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The restaurant is surrounded by big picture windows. It is full of couples having a romantic dinner. They are laughing and enjoying themselves.
And now picture every single person sitting at the restaurant TOTALLY and COMPLETELY naked. (Except for the waiters, of course.)
Picture a group of elderly friends, gathered together for a quick game of lawn bowling. They are laughing and having a good time. It appears they are old friends who are vacationing together. They are holding wine glasses and taking drinks between their turns. Some of the husbands and wives have matching sandals. You can tell who belongs to whom.
And now picture every single one of these old people naked. playing lawn bowling.
Dude, it was ball bag central. And it made me laugh out loud. It was just so….not natural. Which is an odd feeling, since being naked is actually the most natural thing in the world. What is odd is that Babboo didn’t seem to even notice anything out of the ordinary. I’m not sure at what age children recognize that everyone at the grocery store, the restaurant and the park is fully clothed. Apparently it must happen after 29 months because my kid was oblivious to the nakedness.
We found our condo and put our bags down. This is the point that The King told me about the contract he had to sign when we checked in. You know, the one that promised that we would adhere to the rules and be completely naked for the next five days. And so we stripped down. I think The King and I both realized at this moment that there was nothing to do except to go for it. We had to. The sun was out and I was desperate to get down to the beach. I wasn’t about to spend the next five days hiding out in my condo because I was afraid of a complete stranger, who I would never ever see again, seeing my girly parts. Especially a stranger that was older then my grandma.
So yeah, The King got naked. I got naked. And Babboo got naked. (Although we were informed that children didn’t have to go naked, we figured Babboo might actually enjoy it more then The King and I would.) We covered our bodies with sunscreen and grabbed our towels.
We walked outside the front door of our condo and parts of my body that had NEVER SEEN THE SUN rejoiced in their new found freedom. Mostly I just tried to act like it was no big deal. I threw my shoulders back (since I didn’t have a bra on to help my boobies look better) and tried to find the most casual way to carry a towel and a book without looking like I was tying to cover up with my towel and book. I didn’t feel like anyone was looking at us. But if they were it was only because they were wondering why such a young family was there and why we were so pasty white. You see, every other person was the color of leather. I don’t think any of them had ever seen a bottle of sunscreen. Hell, they probably weren’t even as old as they looked. It was just all the sun damage.
(We did notice that when walking behind someone you could see that there was one part of their body what wasn’t tanned. It’s the little part between your butt cheeks and your legs. Yeah, all of them have one little white spot there. I guess there is no way to get the shine to shine there.)
The resort had its own beach access, which was guarded by a (clothed) employee of the resort. I guess he was there to make sure nobody broke through the compound walls. I found I felt like a tool being around someone fully clothed. I wish the employees would have been naked too. Especially the grounds keepers. They freaked me out with their clothes and their looking and their weed eaters.
(Here Babboo takes a break from sun bathing [naked] to make his bed. He’s gotten very good and covering his important parts for the camera.)
There were a few other families there, but on average it was just mostly retired couples. I saw one family that had their teenage kids with them. They sat next to us one day on the beach. Just sitting there, like any family, eating some ice cream cones and splashing in the waves. Let me tell you something about Teenage Isabel; I would never have wanted to hang out with my parents naked. But these kids seemed just fine with it. I mean, can you imagine a teenage boy seeing his mom naked? Or a beach full of other naked woman?
That kid was either in Heaven or Hell. I’m not sure which one.
The next few days were spent the same way anyone would spend a vacation at the beach. We laid out in the sun and read books, when Babboo would let us. We took breaks to push him on the swing set. We ate lunch outside on our patio and took naps in the afternoon. In the evening, afraid to eat at the restaurant inside the gates, we put clothes out and ventured out into the town for dinner. It always felt weird to put clothes back on. Walking in and out of the resort fully dressed felt so wrong. It really just isn’t comfortable being the only person clothed. It’s liked being the idiot wearing jeans to a formal event when everyone else is in a gown….times a million.
There you have it. My basic final thoughts on the whole thing was that, yes, it was a little odd. But really, it wasn’t that big of a deal. And frankly, it’s a memory that I’ll always have. While some people can say they visited the Great Wall of China or they’ve eaten dog meat in Vietnam, I can say that I stayed at a nudist resort.
(It was dark and late at night. So I felt safe in bringing out the camera for a quick family picture…with out clothes on.)
So tell me, do you totally judge me harshly for this? Do you think I’m weird or a freak or some type of perv?
And honestly, would you ever do it? If you say no, you’d better tell me why. I’m totally curious. (And if you’ve already done it, I’m dying to hear all about it.)
September 25th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I am actually quite impressed that you did that. I don’t think I ever could. I am extremely modest and some-what of a prude. Not saying that you aren’t either one of those things because you totally could be and are just 100 percent braver than I am.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Yeah, I could never do it either. I was blushing just reading about you walking naked to the beach.
And honestly, I would have no appetite left after seeing a bunch of old naked people in a restaurant.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Would I ever do it? Probably not. Do I judge you for it? No! It’s an experience not everyone can say they have had. I don’t know if I could actually eat in a restaurant full of naked people. I also would never eat dog meat. They’re about the same for me.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I think it’s a riot! I know that I could never do it, but I certainly don’t judge you for it.
When I was doing study abroad in Prague, we sought out a lake that I read about in my travel book. There were some annoying teenagers in the first area we chose, so we picked up our towels and went in search of a more quiet area. We were walking along the lake front, went under an arch cut in some brush and found ourselves in the nekkid (I’m from Georgia) area! Totally shock and awe. Lots of 200 lb, very tan, old people hanging out. My friends says, “Are they naked?” Why yes, Nettie, I believe they are. So, there we are, Nettie from Iowa and Mandee from Georgia in the midst of the elderly, naked Czech Republic nirvana. “Pretend they are statues,” she tells me and we crack up. We keep walking and eventually emerge on the other side. But we could not quit laughing for days. There’s no way I could spend a week there without cracking up the entire time.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Yeah, I’m impressed, too. I don’t think I could do it. I could totally do topless, but I really feel the need to have at least panties or a bathing suit bottom on or something. And, I’m like this even in my own home. I don’t even like to sleep completely naked. It just feels too exposed. And for five days!! I think it would be a nice experience while on the beach, but as soon as I was back in my hotel room, I think I would have had clothes on.
I was a little surprised about Babboo not being freaked either–not really about the random strangers, but I would think it would find it weird to see you and The King being naked all day and going outside that way. How has Babboo been since you left the resort? Like does he now want/expect to go naked all the time? Have you had problems getting him to keep his clothes on? I would think he’d be like, “Mom, how come we have to wear clothes now?”
Also, I think I would have totally had to talk to those teenagers and find out what their story was. Like, are they nudists at home, too? Have they been coming here for years and they just expect it? Etc.
It does sound like an awesome experience, though. So, your family doesn’t know? (I think you said in your last post that you kept that from your mom?)
September 25th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I definitely don’t think you’re creepy for doing it. I’d be all in, I think, but there’s no way my husband would ever consider going. (Who says we women are the only ones with body issues?) And I can’t imagine my tween kids being even remotely comfortable there. Either one.
Of course, I should admit that I’ve been a nude model for art classes. When I was pregnant. And I loved it.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I’ve never gone naked (not even topless) but have always wondered about it. I think it’s amusing you found so many Brits going naked! My aunt comes from Sweden and she really doesn’t care – I’ve been staying round hers before and she’ll walk from the bathroom naked or she’ll sunbathe in her garden naked. She’s even been known to strip off on a secluded part of a British beach where no families will see her (but all the older men walking their dogs get an eyefull lol). Apparently in Sweden that’s the way it was for her growing up – being naked was accepted as natural. I find it interesting how we can all have such different views on these things. Personally I have no problems walking around naked at home but would NEVER want my family to see me so exposed!
Oh and no I don’t judge you harshly – I think you rock for doing something so cool!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I would die one thousand deaths. I definitely don’t judge but I was surprised given your religion. This might be really ignorant but I didn’t think public nudity was allowed. At any rate, I couldn’t do it because I am too modest and I have a poor body image. It doesn’t help that I am 50 pounds overweight, ya know? I would, however, be the one staring. I’d be “that girl” because nudity fascinates me. Is it weird that I would not want my girly bits to sit in a seat in a restaurant where other people’s bits had been? I’d be worried about diseases and such (obviously I have a paranoia problem!) Plus, outside of snacking by the pool, I’d want to be clothed to eat simply because I’d feel more comfortable in case there was a spill. I’m glad you had fun and got to try something new. For now I can live vicariously through you.
ISABEL: No where in the LDS religion is “public nudity” discussed. Either for or against. I believe being nude in public is up to personal revelation as to what you are comfortable with doing. And I figure as long as The King and I are both comfortable with it, then, it’s up to us to decide if it’s something we feel okay about doing together. Honestly and truly I don’t feel like we have done anything that goes against our religious beliefs. I still love Jesus and follow his teachings.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I think you’re totally brave. Nudist resorts/communities/whatever are kind of like skydiving for me. They sound like fun in theory but I have little to no interest in actually doing them. I don’t have a concrete reason, just..meh.
I won’t judge though. I think it’s pretty cool that you were able to hang up your inhibitions and wander around naked for 5 days. Not many people can do that.
And I’m kind of hoping one day in primary Babboo answers a question in that totally non related way kids have by saying something like, “One time, me and my mom and my dad, we went to Spain, and we were naked the whole time with lots of other naked people.”
PS I totally wore a bikini on my family vacation
September 25th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I’m so glad you guys had fun! It sounds perfect and realaxing . . . just what you needed.
Having said that, I would be the one person at the resort lying a napkin or towel on each and every surface I sat on because I would be afraid of someone else’s bodily fluids. That’s just me! I’m probably the freak here, I won’t even sit on a public toilet seat so I’d be better off going to China where all you have to do is squat in the street! And yes, the teenage me would rather DIE than vacation with her nude parents, and since my kids are a bit older, I can see how they too – would be uncomfortable. Not that there’s anything wrong with it, but our culture isn’t like that, we sexualize EVERYTHING until there is no hope!
Not sure I could hang with the nuddies, but I’m proud of you that you were able to push away all the shock and awe and muscle through it, coming out just fine in the end!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I’d only think you’re a perv if you were doing it for some freaky kicks, or something. I think it’s great you guys did that. I might do it someday. It is intriguing.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Oh, and to clarify . . . I could go topless. It’s just the bottom portion I’d freak about!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I think you’re totally batsh*t insane for doing it. (not really)
I do still have trouble processing that you guys who are oh so modest in every other aspect of your lives can do this and it be no big deal. You give true meaning to the words “when in rome…”
am still sad that we don’t get to see photos.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Am truly in awe of you for being able to do it, and I wish I would have the guts to! Unfortunately, I have some body image issues that I’m going to have to work through. Well, it’s mostly the stretch marks that make me self-conscious.
I say, GO YOU! I think it’s very cool. If ever I am in Spain I may look up that resort, because I may be all right if all of the other naked people were older and heavier.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I definitely don’t judge you for doing it, though I don’t know that I’d want to do it. I did spend one day on a nude beach on vacation once, and it’s an experience I’m glad I have in my bag of life experiences. But a whole week? I don’t know. I was sort of done with the novelty of all the nakedness after a few hours.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I went to the beach with three friends in Mallorca, and everyone was going topless… so we did, too. It was totally no big deal after the initial five minutes of weirdness. Until we passed out on some lounge chairs and then got woken up by a dude two hours later who wanted us to pay him for the lounge chairs. And we were wearing no bikini tops. And had no money. That was… awkward.
I’m not sure if I could (or would want) to do a full naked vacation. I kind of like wearing clothes, as long as they’re comfy! I’d be all about a no-bra, sweats-only, showers-optional resort!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
so let me be the one to ask if you got the brazilian before you left? I’ve received it a couple of times, and it takes me about a week to get over the pain each time.
and I guess I would consider our house to be our own little nudist colony. We don’t make a big deal about it in our family, and our kids don’t think it strange when they happen to see us naked.
I would love to sunbathe in the nude without worrying about pervs.
But playing and sport nude does not sound comfortable. I need support. I’ve nursed four children! And what if I fell? Wouldn’t want to scrape up anything important!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
While I’m not judging you… and I don’t think you’re weird (well, too weird… LOL). I know my (teenagers) and I and my husband would never, ever, ever in 100,000 years feel comfortable or ‘right’ about a nudist resort. Dude, Jesus wore clothes and so will I.
The only people seeing my non-Brazilian girly parts are my doctor and my husband. And my son? He would soooo not be interested in seeing his mother or sisters in that kind of light.
For the record – I don’t enjoy seeing other people naked either. Seriously. It’s something I just have no interest in at all. Kind of like asking me to watch a baseball game. Naked people… baseball? It’s all the same to me. No interest.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
I don’t judge you harshly at all, although I personally would definately NOT want to go to a nudist resort for 5 days. I’ve been to a clothing optional hot springs resort, and did go nude at night, in a hot spring under the stars, when it was dark. I did like it that people put their clothes back on to eat and hang out at the lodge. I think I’d get grossed out seeing naked old people eating in a fancy restaurant. And when I was little, I’d go to a nudist beach in Portland, Oregon, and it seemed totally normal that my friend and I (as small children) would run around naked with her dad. To me, being nude at a beach is one thing, being nude while dining, playing tennis, playing basketball, is another. I don’t want to see those shriveled male parts swinging in the breeze as they hit a lob!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Oh, I’d totally do it. AND I should add that I’m overweight and do NOT have a very high body self-esteem, but I’d still do it. I am also a firm believer that nudity is totally natural and there’s nothing wrong with it. In fact, when I was on the French side of St. Martin last year, I wanted to go to beach that was generally considered topless, but my traveling companion wanted no part of it, so alas, we did not go. Oh well…there’s always next time.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I think you are brave! I admire people who are that open and comfortable.
I could do topless, but not full nudity. I am mostly comfortable with my body, even though I’m about 20 lbs overweight. But I don’t really want to see a whole bunch of other people naked. And definitely not while I’m eating, etc., just on the beach.
It doesn’t matter though, beause my fiance would NEVER go for it as he’s the one with body image issues. Also, the idea of being around my parents siblings naked for days on end? Eww.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I think its cool that you did it and how refreshing (does that sound weird that I am saying its refreshing).i dont think I could vacation w/my friends and us all be nude. I too many body issues and would think that everyone was checking out my stretch marked stomach and flabby legs. I think that I would though maybe be able to w/my husband but I think I’d be like “oh her body is better than mine” and thinking that hubster was checking them out (and thats only b/c I am insecure in my own self not b/c husband has ever said anything about my body)
and babboo covering his parts (I just typed party instead of parts!) is adorable.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Girl, I think it’s fantastic that you did this and do not judge you AT ALL! I find it quite fascinating to be completely honest! And I too don’t think I’d be able to keep a straight face. I’m glad you and your family had a good time and enjoyed yourself.
And as far as me doing something like this? I’d like to think that I could, and can say yes that I’d totally be up for it, however I have horrible self image issues and would probably chicken out. But you never know, I could very well do it and not have any issues at all.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
No judgement here…whatever floats your boat as long as it’s not hurting anyone else! But I could never do it…. I just wouldnt be comfortble with a bunch of grandpa types seeing me naked. You didn’t mention what made you guys want to stay at a nudist resort, however… I’m curious.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
I would never judge you for that, I think it is quite brave of you guys to do that! I am German (i.e. European) and I am pretty sure I would not be comfortable enough with myself to spend 5 days at a nudist resort. But good for you if you can!
And by the way, thanks for mentioning the lack of pubes on European women, that stereotype that we don’t shave is vastly outdated (stemming back to the same time women didn’t wear bras) and it is about time people find out.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Naked is natural, but is waxing? However, I’m sure you’re glad they went by the hair-free-is-the-way-to-be motto. It sounds much more hygienic…
And since I’ve ALSO been a nude model for figure drawing, taking the next step to the nudist resort doesn’t sound too far fetched. Though I’d probably be more comfortable with a bikini bottom on. It just seems…cleaner… Though I know you bring your towels everywhere to sit on, I’m just weird like that…
September 25th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
In response to Casey, most Mormons would NOT be okay with going to a nudist colony. In fact, I would guess that some Mormons could even be disciplined by the Church for going to a nudist colony for vacation, especially considering our emphasis on modesty and morality. (Although, I’m sure the argument is that there is nothing immoral about it since it was a rather non-sexual experience).
And, no, I’d never go to a nudist colony because I don’t think it coincides with my Mormon beliefs.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
No judgment here at all, except that I think you guys are awesome for doing this. Teaching your child that there’s nothing to be ashamed about with his body is fantastic.
I personally would never do it, simply because I’m the fat chick that people would be leaving the resort and blogging “Oh, there was this ONE fat chick there who was HUGE!”
September 25th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
No way! I honestly have to commend you! I don’t know if I’d ever feel comfortable to do that… even though I’d really like to. I think it would be a really fun experience that you’d never forget. And I’m all about trying new things, at least once (you know,except for those ones that are bad for your health or jeopardize your integrity… like crack and threesomes… no thanks.) I think this is so awesome. And that fact that you guys did it as a family… even MORE awesome!
Just another reason why the Isabel family rocks!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Wow…. I am impressed. I honestly don’t think I could ever do that. I can go skinny dipping at night, but vacationing at a nudist resort is too much for me. I think I would be grossed out at the idea of sitting on a chair where someone nude just sat. What if they have some STD or I don’t know – it’s just gross. Maybe I’m ignorant. Maybe the staff goes around and sanitizes everything after each use.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:24 am
I am judging you LEFT AND RIGHT.
But, only because you went on vacation.
How often did you reapply sunscreen? Did you get any uncomfortable burns? What SPF did you use (I’m obviously planning a vacation)
I’m now going to email you because I have a waxing question…
September 26th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Way to go! I don’t think I could do it, on the other hand, if I were there I’d probably just do like you did and go for it too!
As for that teenage boy…well, listen to this. I have a 14 and a 12 year old, both boys, who routinely see me AND their grandma naked! (They spend a few nights a month with Nana.) And their dad, also. We always figured that when they got uncomfortable with it, they’d show it. Well, it’s been 14 years and my elder son still talks to me in the shower – no, his face IN the shower going, “Hey, Mom, can I go to Jake’s.” He still talks to me while I change clothes, etc. They both see me nude all the time. They do, however, change behind closed doors themselves.
And I’m an art historian, meaning I also have books full of nudity around here.
SO, that teenage boy at the beach? Probably didn’t even think twice about it. My own kids are so used to nude bodies that they don’t even think about it. Boobies? Well, fine, but they’re no holy grail? Ladies’ junk? Interesting, I’m sure, but they aren’t obsessed. When they go to museums with school, all the other kids are freaking out about all the nudity and my boys just kind of giggle at the “weirdness” of the other kids.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:52 am
You made me laugh out loud so many times in this post. And seriously, when you started talking about it, I began to wonder if you guys like to use family vacation photos in your Christmas cards. And if so, what kind of card we might get in the mail this year. heehee.
I don’t know if I’d be able to go to a nude resort. And that’s only because I’m incredibly self conscious about my body of IN clothes. In fact, I don’t even wear shorts (I do capris). And I rarely go sleeveless. I’d be an even BIGGER, self-conscious, neurotic mess without clothes.
But at the same time, I don’t freak out if my son sees me as I’m getting out of the shower or changing clothes. Like Sugared Harpy’s boys, he insists upon privacy with showering but will strike up conversations with me while I’m in the shower.
In short, I think that’s really super cool that you guys went for it. Am so glad you wrote about it too.
September 26th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
This is totally awesome!
How surreal. How brave. I do think that this is a memory your family will have for ever. Just think of the private jokes you and your husband will share. And, I think it was very clever to try it now rather that wait until your kids are teenagers…because that is a bit odd I can tell you from experience. When I was about 16, I went to a nude beach with my boy friend and his mom and her boyfriend. It was odd. She had grey pubes and he was that guy.
September 26th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
It’s so bizarre to me to want to do something like this, but I certainly don’t judge you harshly for it. To each her own. I have to say, though, it’s something I’d NEVER do. I’m literally saying never because I don’t think I could even do it for money. I’m just not that interested in having my body on display … or anyone else’s for that matter. Then again, I’m probably on the opposite end of the spectrum from people who are comfortable enough to do go to a nudist resort.
I will say that I think it’s hilarious and cute that your son didn’t notice anything was different.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
I for one do not have the courage, nor the body to do such a thing but I think it’s amazing that you did!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
In regards to SHERRY’s comment:
“I would guess that some Mormons could even be disciplined by the Church for going to a nudist colony for vacation, especially considering our emphasis on modesty and morality.”
For real? Disciplined by the church? Come on, Sherry. Maybe for drinking too much Diet Coke, but not for a nudist colony (tongue firmly in cheek–about the Diet Coke). Just because I am Mormon and probably would never go to a nudist colony does not say that it is wrong or against what I believe. As far as I know, there has yet to be an LDS proclamation against nudity. And for the modesty, it seems Isabel is always quite modest and dresses accordingly (when she’s dressed, that is)!
I’m just sayin’, don’t throw out the LDS judgement on something you don’t know for certain.
And Woot woot–Go Isabel!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
My hat is off to you, my friend! Good for you (and welcome back)!
September 27th, 2008 at 3:40 am
i’d probably do it, though after hearing about those european women and their brazilians i’d have to do something about my 1973 “i’m liberated” bush before going au natural. maybe i should just find a nice hippie commune instead of a spanish nudist resort.
p.s. welcome back!
September 27th, 2008 at 4:58 am
I can’t decide how I feel about a nudist resort. On the one hand, I love being naked and shed clothing whenever I can. On the other hand, I am not too keen on everyone seeing me, nor on me seeing everyone else.
How did Babboo deal with bathroom issues? When we let Miss E play naked in the backyard, she gets upset if she has to pee. She wants to be in a diaper to pee. Was Babboo just free as a bird about peeing?
Also, DID they clean the chairs in the restaurant between customers?? Because otherwise, ew.
September 27th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I think it’s totally awesome that you were there! I know what you mean about the Brazilian wax. My sister-in-law (from Poland) waxes EVERYTHING. Including her arms. And yes, there are definitely fat people in other countries. They all make fun of us for being so fat, yet they are fat themselves. (When one of my husbands aunts met me, she told him she was surprised that I wasn’t fat like “all the other Americans.” I was the first American she had ever met, by the way.)
September 28th, 2008 at 2:53 am
oh my gosh, this post cracked me up. i find it hard to imagine jumping in with my family, but i think it makes for a WONDERFUL story!
it makes me think my camp counselor when i was a kid, who was teaching a bible study on adam and eve, and i vividly remember her saying (in character), “we were naked and WE LIKED IT!” we were created not to be ashamed of our bodies, and i think it’s great:)
September 28th, 2008 at 5:33 am
I think the reactions to this post are 300 kinds of funny. I’m pretty bashful so I’d never do it. The only ballsacks I ever want to see are on the back of pickup trucks. No, wait, not even there. Did you get extra points for every appendectomy scar you spotted? p.s. I’m so glad you’re back
September 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am
That’s crazy! I don’t think I’m comfortable enough with myself to walk around naked. I don’t think you’re weird though – I admire you for it! I’m in Germany right now…gotta leave for a birthday celebration in Frankfurt in a minute! Glad you had fun!!!
September 29th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Ha ha! Isabel, you crack me up! Your family vacations are completely unique! Can’t wait to hear about the rest of your trip!
September 30th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I think you rock. End of story.
xox
September 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I’m your friend and I love u and your family so much….enough that I have a framed pic u guys on my hall stand (in the living room)…next to my own family.
I applaud your confidence to do this…wow…and it would have been a very unique experience overall. I don’t judge u for your actions. It is your agency.
Having said that…I am with Ironman on the Church’s stand on the issue.
I want to hear more about your holiday. can’t wait to see more pics too.
love, Durga
October 1st, 2008 at 1:17 am
This is one of my favorite posts of yours EVER. Heee-larious! And I love the strategic picture of Babboo. Very Austin Powers. (Which I’m sure you wouldn’t see, but one of the running gags in the film is pictures where you almost see body parts normally kept hidden in public.)
October 1st, 2008 at 1:20 am
Ack! Hating on my current computer which posted before I was ready. Anyway, we’ve talked about this in the past and I am beyond impressed with you blogging about it. I don’t think Jesus would be opposed to the kind of experience you had — while there may be Mormon leaders who consider it immoral, I think that they may have some culturally rooted judgments, not only heavenly revalations.
October 3rd, 2008 at 4:16 am
If I had your HOTT body, I would. But I have a tire gut (a pregnant tire gut, no less!) and flabby thighs and an unimpressive butt. Superficial, I know, but I feel like everyone would be judging me. I know I’d be judging them!
I don’t think the naked body is sinful or shameful, though, so I think it’s great you did it and lived to tell the tale. Go, Isabel!
October 4th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
I wouldn’t do it.
That’s all.
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