I love being up early. The world almost belongs to me. I have more freedom for nudity as very few walk passed our patio. Those few are focused on their own journey, either to the beach which lays five houses down the road, or to the village heading in the opposite direction. Then, with the coffee finally ready, my wife joins me on the patio.
Social media still hasn’t intruded into our lives. As we drink the coffee, we talk. The topics are not as important as the fact that we actually listen to each other. We both see and understand this as being in the moment fully present. I am nude the whole time while she wears a sundress, both accepting the other unconditionally.
With coffee done, it was time for a small breakfast before heading out to walk the beach in the morning sunshine. I wear my tan through swimming briefs while she wears her two piece tan through swimsuit. Today, it’s an 8km walk. And, as usual, I stop to sunbathe while she continues to walk. Again, it is about respect and supporting the needs of the other, while also honouring one’s own needs. There are no demands for the other to change.
Now, we are back at our Ecuadorian home and it will soon be lunchtime. We are in our hammocks, me nude are her not. Who could ask for more in a relationship? Love and respect.