Freikörperkultur (FKK)

Freikörperkultur (FKK), meaning “free-body culture,” is a German tradition centered on social nudity and a relaxed, natural attitude toward the human body. It became especially popular in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is associated with outdoor recreation, beaches, swimming, and a sense of freedom from social conventions.

Ok, now that I grabbed your attention, there is no truth to the rumor that I bicycled naked today. Part of our bike path traversed through an FKk area and was well marked with FKK painted on the bike path. No practitioners were spotted. We even stopped there for lunch. In the picture you can see Erik and his wife Karin from Denmark in front, then next to Karin is Todd and his wife Lisa from Arizona and behind Erik is Ellen, from Holland.

Today started with overcast skies and rain but as soon as we were released the rain stopped and we had a very nice day of riding. We're in Vienna tonight and tomorrow, doing a bike tour of the city tomorrow.Read more