Getting a first tattoo at 54 years old is the adventure in this video from Almost Retired in Thailand. Dave heads to Metal Tattoo in Lamai, Koh Samui for his first ever ink, with an eventful drive featuring wrong way drivers on the way and Korean BBQ in Chaweng to finish the day.
A First Tattoo at 54
After 54 years, Dave decides it is finally time for his first tattoo, and he invites viewers to experience all of the pain with him. It is a fun, personal milestone video that shows a different side of expat life on Koh Samui, where long postponed bucket list items have a way of finally happening.
Metal Tattoo in Lamai
The tattoo happens at Metal Samui, located in Lamai, one of the island's main beach towns. Dave shares a link to the shop for viewers who might want work of their own done on the island. Thailand has a well established tattoo scene, and Koh Samui offers plenty of studios for visitors considering ink.
Wrong Way Drivers and Korean BBQ
The day bookends the tattoo with two very Samui moments. On the drive to Lamai, Dave encounters wrong way drivers, a familiar hazard on Thai roads that he captures for the video. After the tattoo, the couple finishes with Korean BBQ in Chaweng, wrapping up what Dave calls a great day all in all.
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