Clothing Optional

We came across this sign at the Princess Diana Memorial Playground on Friday and had a good laugh. Thinking it was a joke, I snapped a picture as we were leaving. Saturday we decided to take the kids into London for a cultural day of museums. We visited the Museum of Natural History and absolutely loved the Dinosaur Exhibits. The kids loved the life sized blue whale and the many things this museum has to offer. Across the street was the Victoria & Albert Museum, so we went there as well. They happen to be having a Fair in the Garden Center and after embarassing the children by walking through the "Naked Hall" (a wing of the museum with nude statues), we thought it would be a welcome break. Kylie and I decided to look around at the many booths and games, while Dave offered to watch the boys float the boats they had made across the fountains. We noticed that this happened to be a "Clothing Optional" swim area for little children. I'm not totally naive, and understand that Europeans frequently allow their children to swim this way, but it's still a surprise to see it. Our older children weren't very happy with the situation, but Dave and I had to laugh. Kobe wanted to play, so we allowed him in to play. Well, after a while he got his shorts and shirt a bit wet and complained about it. Next thing I know, Kobe is running around in his European bathing suit (underwear)! It was an interesting day to say the least, but I know now why they post signs in the park...