Re: Trip Report 1/18/09

Murray wrote:

> I didn't estimate the number of clothed vs. naked soakers, but
> naked soakers were in a majority early on and then gradually
> the balanced moved to the bathing suits. Both groups
> comingled very easily. In fact, it was interesting to watch
> some people move from the clothed to the naked group over the
> course of the day.

I’ve noticed this too. Maybe when there is a large percentage of naturists, it feels more like the norm.

For me, it’s all part of the experience. A visit to Deep Creek Hot Springs is all about being in nature. I guess there’s something symbolic – and liberating – about shedding the clothing expected in day-to-day life and just being a nature boy for the day.