Anna
2009-10-29 15:32:24 UTC
http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/29/neighbors-bothered-by-naturist-bandb/
http://tinyurl.com/yk3wqjv
Neighbors of Domain Farm, a recently opened naturist Bed and Breakfast
in Staffordshire, England, are complaining about seeing more than they
want to of the guests.
The B&B is a converted farm and features a sun deck, hot tub, and
barbeque area, and while it's set in a rural landscape, it is within
sight of other homes. This brings it into the ongoing controversy, not
limited to naturism, of where to draw the line between individual
liberty and consideration of others. The owners are busy planting
trees and shrubs around the property, but their efforts aren't quick
enough for the locals.
Despite the weather, naturism or nudism is quite popular in the UK.
British Naturism, the official naturist organization, reports a
membership of more than 16,000. There are numerous clothing-optional
beaches in places like Brighton, and naturists are encouraged by the
fact that there is no law explicitly banning public nudity, only
indecent exposure. What this breaks down to in reality is that if you
bare all in front of Buckingham Palace, you'll be hauled away. If you
hike in the nude, you'll probably be fine. In fact, British naturists
say nude hiking is quite popular, although I've never seen any on my
hikes.
I have, however, seen nude hikers at Seven Falls in the Catalina
Mountains near Tucson, Arizona, where nudity is clearly not legal. The
falls are several miles up a rugged canyon far away from public view,
so the cops don't bother doing anything about it. What with all the
car thefts and meth labs in the city, they have better things to do.
So if you like to get your kit off, as the English say, don't dismiss
the UK as a travel destination. The Naturist UK Fact File has tons of
information. It may get cold and rainy, but at least you won't have to
deal with the desert sun and cacti like those Arizona naturists!
http://tinyurl.com/yk3wqjv
Neighbors of Domain Farm, a recently opened naturist Bed and Breakfast
in Staffordshire, England, are complaining about seeing more than they
want to of the guests.
The B&B is a converted farm and features a sun deck, hot tub, and
barbeque area, and while it's set in a rural landscape, it is within
sight of other homes. This brings it into the ongoing controversy, not
limited to naturism, of where to draw the line between individual
liberty and consideration of others. The owners are busy planting
trees and shrubs around the property, but their efforts aren't quick
enough for the locals.
Despite the weather, naturism or nudism is quite popular in the UK.
British Naturism, the official naturist organization, reports a
membership of more than 16,000. There are numerous clothing-optional
beaches in places like Brighton, and naturists are encouraged by the
fact that there is no law explicitly banning public nudity, only
indecent exposure. What this breaks down to in reality is that if you
bare all in front of Buckingham Palace, you'll be hauled away. If you
hike in the nude, you'll probably be fine. In fact, British naturists
say nude hiking is quite popular, although I've never seen any on my
hikes.
I have, however, seen nude hikers at Seven Falls in the Catalina
Mountains near Tucson, Arizona, where nudity is clearly not legal. The
falls are several miles up a rugged canyon far away from public view,
so the cops don't bother doing anything about it. What with all the
car thefts and meth labs in the city, they have better things to do.
So if you like to get your kit off, as the English say, don't dismiss
the UK as a travel destination. The Naturist UK Fact File has tons of
information. It may get cold and rainy, but at least you won't have to
deal with the desert sun and cacti like those Arizona naturists!