Conference moira::naturism

>I understand Sumba has become popular with Australian surfers (gee whiz).
>Perhaps our Australian friends can help?
 
    I don't think I count as a Surfer, and I have not visited Indonesia,
    so I can't help you this time.
    
Peter.       

I finally made it back from Indonesia and thought I should post the
results of my nude beach hunt here. 

I only went to two islands, Lombok and Flores, due to time constraints.
While there were lots of beaches (empty  ones!!!), not one was CO.  Given
the fact that I went during Ramadan, I wasn't feeling very brave about
giving nudity a "try" on any beach in Lombok (which is Moslem).  However,
I did get away with wearing only a string (as did many of the other European 
wo/men) and the locals didn't *appear* to be bothered (as long as we stayed 
on the beach).  I think the general attitude was "crazy tourists", but said 
with a smile and a shake of the head.

Flores, a Catholic island, was another story entirely.  Lovely beaches, but
going topless was too much for the locals to handle, so I stayed covered up.

I should add that, beaches aside, both islands have much to offer the hardy
traveler, not the least of which is the friendliness and generosity of the 
people.

8*)

lillian

    Lillian, I plan on visiting Lombok and other Indonesia islands in a
    couple of years, could you tell me what guide book you used and how 
    accurate it was?  ( I guess that it was either a Lonely Planet or a 
    Moon book ).  Thanks.
    
                                              Paul