Nudism

[Regulars since 1992]

We love returning to Plakias, but do enjoy exploring other parts of the world too and have just returned from an excellent two week break in the Maldives with temperatures into the 30s every day, endless sun and no rain.

I mention it as we were amused to note whilst over there that nudism and even topless sunbathing are strictly forbidden by law, with severe penalties for any transgressions. Not much good for the Farenders amongst you then. Good job we aren't:-)

[Regulars since 1992]

We have no knowledge of the Sharia law situation in the Maldives and saw no evidence of it over there, but from what you say it doesn't sound too great in some respects. We met many Maldivians working on our island and straightforward villagers when we visited two other non-tourist islands and found them all to have a warm, friendly disposition and no malice. Very different to what we sometimes encounter in the UK. Plakias is still a favourite destination though and we will be back later this year. Barely a year missed since '92. BTW We have nothing against nudism, but it's just not our thing:-) Each to their own.

[Voloudakis]

I did not mean anything snide by my comments. We just find it so sad when some fundamentalist forms of any religion step backwards into some earlier less civilised time.
I especially have a very dim view of any religion or political system that treats Woman as property and not equal to Males in all parts of society.
Although I must say Britain still has a fair way to go in certain areas. My other half is going to untie me now and remove the cattle prod as I have to cook dinner.

[Regulars since 1992]

Agreed, Lampyland. Some religions do seem to take us backwards rather than forwards. Rest assured I didn't take your comments as in any way snide. Lastly, I like your sense of humour:-)