Valentine's Day & PDA

PDA (public display of affection) is rampant in Mexico. It seems as if on every corner there is someone having a moviestar makeout sessions. Here's a couple we spied on behind Santo Domingo. They're actually being very conservative.

Men and women here don't seem to be the least bit awkward about standing around on street corners in everyone's way, making lovey-dovey eyes at one another. Sometimes the guy will be sitting sideways on his moto the woman leaning in between his legs, the two saying sweet-nothings. Other times there will be a tiff for all to see. The woman rolling her eyes and stepping away, but just far enough for him to reach her and pull her back to him, tilting his head, filling her ears with some promise or consolation. For an American, it's a bit like being in school again. I keep waiting to see some girl slam her locker and stomp away.

It's surprisingly paradoxical, because the Mexicans seem so conservative in so many ways. We've seen maybe two shirtless men. Only a small percentage of people wear shorts. There's just not as much skin to see here. But at the same time, we've seen a couple on our street at night really going at it, making out, hands down pants, just unbelievable. I've never actually thought someone should get a room until then.