HOLA!

CANCUN -- So, I'm in Mexico. Never been before. But I'm not gonna lie, it's cool to go to other countries and experience their culture. Had lunch at Margaritaville ... even though the woman we asked suggested that we might prefer a local steakhouse instead. It was called "Outback." Yeah ... Cancun is pretty much for the gringos. I overheard one woman at the pool order a chicken sandwich, hesitantly, then ask "it isn't spicy ... is it?" Damn it, woman, you're ruining it for the rest of us.

We did go into downtown Cancun one night and eat at a local restaurant. That was really good. And we had dinner last night at the Hilton, which has a cool restaurant right on the beach.

And there was plenty of pool and beach time. Although the waters were red-flagged every day this week ... the one time we tried to go in it totally kicked our ass. So what can you do?

I did overhear one fantastic exchange at the pool:

GRANDMOTHER: In about 15 minutes we need to go up and get ready for dinner.

GRANDSON: What time will we be done eating?

GRANDMOTHER: I don't know. Depends how long it takes.

GRANDSON: Because I don't want to stay for the show.

GRANDMOTHER: Why not?

GRANDSON: It's queer.

GRANDMOTHER: Oh. Well then. ... [to her daughter] Gay gay gay. Everything is gay. I'll show you gay.

What?!

Also not gonna lie: People are really into the World Cup down here. Like, really. Really.

More when I get home ...