Uncle Lou's Tattoos

The two children telling this story have a favourite Uncle Lou who fascinates them because he has a sailing ship tattooed on each arm and a mermaid on his chest. They never tire of hearing his stories about his travels around the world, and especially about all the other tattooed people he’s met.
And the tattoos they’ve chosen to wear are often witty: there’s the sushi chef with a fish on his back and the snake charmer with a mongoose on his chest for luck; there’s the video game player who’s covered in icons, and the show off who got a cheeky tattoo for a bet and can’t scrub it off. It’s a great collection of souvenir memories, and as Uncle Lou gets lost in his memories, Aunt Lydia goes quietly about her daily work in the house with a smile. Because she’s got the best story of all!