Chapter 2: The First Night
At first, walking along the dirt roadway/trail completely naked took a little getting used to. But, just like riding a bike, you don't forget how to do it! It's not exactly the sight that you see every day: a couple hiking in the nude, which is a shame because it's so natural and nice to see!
As we walked, we both talked about the fun that we were going to have over the next couple of days and how nice it was to finally get away: away from work, away from home, and away from clothes! We were hoping that the weather would cooperate and that we would be comfortable the entire time. It was the end of June, and sometimes the weather can get a bit chilly and we were definitely underdressed! Sunshine would be fine, because we both tan very well (usually all over anyway) and don't burn easily. As an interesting side note:
Did you know that it is virtually impossible to burn your privates? It's true, most people's genitals are slightly darker than the rest of their skin, so that they don't burn as easily. You have got to commend evolution! Genetic development and reproduction favors the ones that reproduce, so our ancestors with sun-burned genitals obviously didn't reproduce as often as the ones that didn't burn their privates! So now most people unknowingly apply suntan lotion over their genitals for no reason, because they wouldn't burn anyway. Maybe it's just an excuse to rub lotion or oil over their genitals. I don't know though, because I never need an excuse to rub myself!
Even a little rain wouldn't bother us. We didn't bring a dry change of clothes, but then again, we wouldn't have to worry about wet clothes anyway!
Mullica River flows through the middle of the state forest and is really gently flowing and pretty (and very popular for canoeing). We definitely wanted to spend some time skinny-dipping in the nice river and our hike was in that direction. Deciding that we should probably find a place to "pitch a tent", we focused on hiking to the first nice area to set-up.
The network of sandy roadways/trails that spider-web out across the forest are usually not well traveled. Some roads are virtually impassable by vehicles, and the area is so vast that there isn't a large density of hikers either. We would probably expect to see quite a few horseback riders though and as we were passing by an intersecting road, we noticed about a hand-full of riders coming in our direction. This got us excited as we weren't sure whether they would go straight on their course, turn in the direction that we came from, or turn in our direction and approach us "from the rear"! We have realized a long time ago that most people are more embarrassed themselves when they catch us naked. I guess our blatant disregard for modesty switches the tables and in a situation where WE should be the ones that are embarrassed (after all, we are the ones being seen undressed) becomes one where THEY are embarrassed because they must feel that they are intruding somehow.
Aside from running into the woods and hiding (can you say "rattlesnakes"?), there really wasn't anything to do, but to keep on walking. Besides, I secretly hoped that they would turn our way and have a look at us! These might be the only people that we saw during this whole trip! Not wanting to turn around to check made it even more exciting because for all we knew, they might have been behind us, watching us the whole time!
When we heard the muffled "klop" that was made by the horse walking over the semi-compacted sand, we knew that they had in fact turned in our direction! I can say that my heart definitely started beating harder and faster!
"Hey, check it out, I think they're both naked!" We could hear a male's voice exclaim to the rest of the people in his group.
"Yeah, wow! Check it out!" Another male's voice.
"Hey you two, stop staring!" The voice of female reason (or jealousy!).
"Hi, how are you two doing today?" a question from one of the males, and obviously directed at us (well, probably more so to me than Ty!)
"We're good." I replied, "Just getting back to nature!"
"Yeah, we can see that!" The guy said as he rode along next to us. "Looks like you'll have fun enjoying everything!"
The guy was obviously looking down at my breasts. It's not that I really minded though, I kind of liked it. It is always easier to get caught or seen by an appreciative audience than it is to be caught or seen by someone that takes offense to nudity! Knowing that I had an audience, I began walking with a little more bounce, so that my breasts would move around a little bit more. I glanced down and did notice that they had a little more movement to them. I also notice that my nipples were sticking straight out! I'm sure from his high angle of sight; he couldn't even really see my crotch!
Most guys get a little uncomfortable standing naked in front of other clothed males. I was never sure why that is the case, since women are very comfortable in front of other clothed women. It must be some masculine, testosterone-filled macho thing (i.e. they feel insecure!). But Ty doesn't seem to really mind. I love that. It's nice to know that the guy you are with doesn't feel inadequate around other guys! I glanced over and looked at Ty walking in front of our new admirers. His shaved penis really looked good! I was never a fan of untrimmed male genitalia. Some guys look like monsters with a bunch hair and a huge penis poking out to attack me! Other, less endowed guys look like little birdies sitting in a nest waiting to get fed! Women have been grooming for a couple years now (thanks to the growing popularity of porn) and it is really nice to see men doing the same thing! Women like me appreciate it! I imagined that the guys on the horses still had the bird nest look going!
The horses were growing impatient with the slow pace and wanted to move faster again. I could tell that the guys were doing their best to keep control of the animals between their legs (both of them!). I could also tell that the women wanted to get on with their ride. I had noticed 2 of the 3 girls looking at Ty, but most women just aren't as visual as men for some reason. I fit in the minority of women in that I love seeing guys naked! It would be great to be flashed in the old-fashioned "trench coat" way! I think that'd be awesome! But after a little while longer, the horses starting moving further ahead of us, and we both waved at the 3 men that turned around for one last peek (all of the men looked back, but none of the women did). My heart only slowed down after we lost sight of them.