Neither of them had shoes on. She couldn’t keep her tongue out of his mouth. He didn’t have a shirt. They were both darker skinned. They could have been any brand of human. My only guess is that they were not from Oaxaca. He had dreads. Plenty of tattoos. She was gorgeous. Probably 20 years old. Perfect complexion. He wasn’t much older than she. Chiseled. Very cool. Boxers showing. They were both in front of me in line at Super Che. She had a loose top on. No bra. Tons of jewelry and tethers hanging all over her wrists and ankles. They were a good looking, young couple, without what seemed like a worry in the sky. Together, they purchased like six limes, some cilantro, and maybe a few other herbs and what not.
I couldn’t get this guy out of my mind. For that matter, the girl either. But the guy was like somebody I had seen a dozen or so times. For weeks I tried to put my finger on it, but couldn’t.
A fourth stoplight found its way to Puerto Escondido during my six months back in The States. Like the other three, this stoplight is also on Hwy 200. It’s at the entrance to The Adoquin. I guess The Bare Footed Blow Torch Juggler decided to give up his post at the Main Stop Light located at The Crucero for the new stop light at The Adoquin. And he upped his ante to christen the new stop. Now he does his act on a six foot step ladder. Light turns red–He runs out there and performs, timing it as such so that he has maybe 20 seconds time to ask the captive audience for their handouts. It’s an incredible display of talent and desire. I’m dying to meet the guy. So next time he’s in line in front of me, I hope to have the courage to introduce myself.
