On holiday
A few years back I took the family on a long haul holiday destination. This being the first time we encountered an 11 hour flight plus then a 2 hour transfer to the resort we were all shattered but aware that going to bed at 7pm meant we probably would all be up about 5 in the morning.

I thought it maybe a good idea to have a few drinks and a/ prolong going to bed and b/ comatose a sleep hoping to wake up at a sensible hour. The rest of the family decided they would be able to sleep on anyway.

I took myself down to the pool bar. I'd already noticed there was a large population of German and Russian guests so when I heard someone talk in English I made it known it was my mother tongue.

As it turned out the couple were American. We chatted for a while and a passed comment on a tattoo the femail was sporting. I explained my best friend was very much into body art and occasionally attended conventions.

The lady then showed me some other works that were outside my line of vision. Again I complimented her. Spurred on by my words, and probably some of the bar cocktails she raised her vest to show me her pierced nipples (her partner completely unfazed by this - bizarre!!). By now I'm starting to think maybe this is going too far.

The final party piece though was when she pulled down her bikini bottoms - this is early evening remember at a hotel pool bar with other guests - to show me her pierced bean on her clam.

By this time I thought the travel and drink had got to me and decided to make my apologies and go to bed.

I explained the episode to my wife whose view on Americans has subsequently become quite dim.

Thankfully I didn't see them again for the entire fortnight we were there
(ElGatodeBarco, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 8:13, Reply)