I've seen Tarzan on Isla before, but never as frequently. One morning as a friend and I were walking up to The Elements for breakfast, the friend said, "Oh God, look who's here!" It took me awhile to realize he was referring to the distinctive vehicle, and yes, it is Tarzan's. It has that Mexican flag on the back which you can barely see in the photo.
I've seen photos of Tarzan in the early days, and I've also seen him walk down Hidalgo when he was a little bulkier and muscled. But I'd never noticed that he has the beach concession just east of Chimbo's until we stayed on Playa Norte. Someone will have to tell me how long he's been there because I've spent my time hanging on the Caribe side outside of town for a few years.
After seeing his sign on Playa Norte, I felt the need to get a closeup photo of Tarzan. But I'm shy about asking celebrities for their pictures and autographs. Ha! If you look closely at the photo below, that's Tarzan in the white trunks taken from on high.
As I was walking down Playa Norte post Ida one morning, Tarzan asked me if I would like a lounger and umbrella for 70 pesos. I should have told him that Mr. Chimbo next door gives me a single lounger and umbrella for 50 pesos. Anyway, I said I was just walking the beach. He said, "You WILL want to come back here after you've walked the beach because I have the best loungers and I am in the center of Playa Norte -- the best location." Actually, there was a faint whiff of a sewer smell in the air, but I didn't let on. It was my big opportunity to ask him to pose and give the yell, but I just couldn't get up the nerve! Dang!
P.S. I know I have a very warped sense of humor. (Cue the yell again!)
