Celebration Tattoo

[Jentho30]

OK - I'm sixty but I want (my first ever) celebration tattoo in Santiago - any recommendations - I just want a small yellow arrow - possibly with a blue outline - thanks

 

[Bobcat77]

That arrow may point the wrong way in 10 year's time!! Leave tattoos to the Young folk. Buy yourself a nice bottle of wine. Or a nice item for your kitchen window. You'll see it every day and remember.

 

[Susinha04]

OK - I'm sixty but I want (my first ever) celebration tattoo in Santiago - any recommendations - I just want a small yellow arrow - possibly with a blue outline - thanks

What about a scallop shell tattoo on your foot? That's what I'm planning when I finish my camino.

 

[Phillypilgrim]

There is a Facebook page called Camino Tattoos. Lots of information there.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

OK - I'm sixty but I want (my first ever) celebration tattoo in Santiago - any recommendations - I just want a small yellow arrow - possibly with a blue outline - thanks

Hi Jentho, sounds great and go for it.
Wish you well and a great tattoo, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

What about a scallop shell tattoo on your foot? That's what I'm planning when I finish my camino.

Hi, when you have your scallop tattoo you must walk with Jentho, "the arrow and the scallop "
Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[scruffy1]

Never was tempted myself, have helped many friends after the fact. Give yourself a good week to allow you tattoo to heal, no bumps or scratching it will blotch! no sun, no sauna or pool, showers are good but see here for 11 things you should consider, all requiring time which you may have only after your return home.
http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2015/01/07/11-tips-on-how-to-care-for-your-new-tattoo/
The itching, depending on the colors used and your sensitivity may be unbearable.

 

[Sailor]

A saw the photo of a very unique tattoo a couple of weeks ago by one of the forum members.

Edit 1 (adding link) https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camino-tattoo.36194/

Disclaimer: This post shall not be taken as an endorsement for tattoos (I have no tattoos).

 

[TaijiPilgrim]

My friend (74 years) got a St. James cross and scallop shell tattoo at the Sagrado Corazon, near Ivar's office in Santiago. They had many suggested options to choose from and were very professional.

 

[U20C_Katherine]

I hope you got one - this thread is old, but I’d love to hear how it ended… did you get one and would you mind sharing it with us?

I hope you didn’t read too much into the negative comments under your original post - and did what your heart told you to do

 

[Jentho30]

Hi Jentho, sounds great and go for it.
Wish you well and a great tattoo, Peter.

I hope you got one - this thread is old, but I’d love to hear how it ended… did you get one and would you mind sharing it with us?

I hope you didn’t read too much into the negative comments under your original post - and did what your heart told you to do

I’m Jenny, jentho30 from an earlier post in this thread - I finished from SJPP to SdC then to Muxia and Finsterre in 2015 when I was 60 and got this to celebrate and remember (and I’ve followed it for over 3000 kilometre of pilgrim paths since). I have never regretted it and it currently remains my only tattoo
I hope the photo works …