So, yesterday, I’m sitting poolside with a fruity cocktail in my all-inclusive Cancun resort for aging frat boys, trying to look mean and unapproachable, when the staff wheel out our afternoon refried beans and plantains (pretty dangerous as the drunk guys surrounding me were lookin gassy already).
Hungry and armed with Beano, I made the arduous 10-foot trek to the food, and upon arrival, was greeted by the buffet dude with a jaunty “Hello Miss Tattoo” — to which I smiled and gave an Hola right back. He then continued…
“I like tattooed women. Veeerrry sexy.”
“Um, are those quesadillas?”
“You have lots of tattoos. Arms, back, belly. Djou have one on your ass?”
“Wow, tacos, my favorite!”
Alas, my focus on food and ignoring the question freed me from further inquiry and leering at that moment, but I did have to be saved from him later on by other hotel homies who were tattooed and super cool.
In fact, saw a lot of excellent tattoo work on the staff — sadly those on the guests horrified my snob sensibilities — and found that most of it came out of Mexico City and Guadalajara, not the tattoo tourist traps of Mayan Riviera Row.
It reminded me of the most excellent Mexican tattoo publication, TatuARTE en la Piel, created by the kickass Karem Martinez and Danny Yerna, also owners of Wakatanka Body Arts.
The latest issue is pure sexy time with reports from fetish fest Trauma, but also hot work from tattooists Sanya and Missouri’s Jason Fancher (of whom I’m a huge fan). There’s also a special feature on tribal tattoos after my own black(work) heart.
Picking up a copy has been the better way to practice my Spanish here, although I’m only really getting good at saying “Less ice, more Tequila please.” You can order your own copy online. Check it.
Ok, gonna log off and get back to slathering SPF 500. Hasta mañana!
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