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metra
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7/31/2006  11:18 PM
Hey martin and andrew, besides JJ it's been a slow summer for the Knicks so can you keep this up for a day before moving it to OT so that it gets more exposure?

So.. I'm a 20yo college student and I'm going to Mexico with my brother(25). I haven't traveled w/o my family ever and this will be the first time I will be able to actually EXPERIENCE a vacation -- that is, not limit myself to daytime activities such as watching my dad read every single word in the museums and other tourist attractions (traps)and going to bed early so the reading can be continued the next day.

This time, I'm not looking for that. I'm not looking to getting a tan/getting babes. I'm looking forward to experiencing the culture, the people, and REAL mexico whether its through nightlife or visiting non-touristy towns, etc. I know it sounds naive but it's my first trip that I can actually enjoy (w/o limits of parents) so I'm pretty excited.

Anyone have any advice about traveling or about Mexico? Thanks.
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7/31/2006  11:27 PM
Don't drink the water! You will have diarea for a month!
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7/31/2006  11:29 PM
Lol not exactly the advice i thought I would get but it'll do.. I guess I'll just stick to the tequila.
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7/31/2006  11:36 PM
Posted by EnySpree:

Don't drink the water! You will have diarea for a month!

Smuggle in like 20 of those 36 packs of bottled water. "Imported water; $10 each."
Marv
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7/31/2006  11:50 PM
jeez all these guys care about is your plumbing. the old farts!

i went to mexico when i was 16 with a friend.

i did the following:

drank mezcal.

ate the worm.

ate a horseburger.

slept on a beach.

threw up non-stop the entire night.

top that vacation-boy!

oh yeah and one other thng - what do you have against tans/babes??
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7/31/2006  11:55 PM
^ Marv is recalling his youth and wonders why his son turns out the way he did.
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metra
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7/31/2006  11:57 PM
Haha, I don't.. I just don't want it to be a spring break vacation cause I can go to the beach anywhere.. Dont get me wrong, i'll go to the beach but sleeping in a 5 star hotel and just going to beaches for a week or 2 isn't exactly my ideal vacation. I like the immerse-yourself-in-the-country vacation idea. If that involves mingling on the beach, I'm all for it.

However, usually the beach doesn't imply finding out about the culture and only worrying about the perfect tan. If I want that I would go to FL or something.

[Edited by - metra on 07-31-2006 11:59 PM]
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8/1/2006  12:03 AM
I don't know anyone who has went to Mexico to try and taste the culture. Most people goto Mexico becuase they want to get wasted in Acapulco and get with other spring break sluts, which is the way it should be.
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8/1/2006  12:04 AM
mexico has a ton of culture its just that your idea of mexico is the Sunet Motel on RT.46
Its comments like that makes me look stupid when I visit family in Brasil and have to defend America from stereotypes perceived around the world lol

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8/1/2006  12:56 AM
Posted by gunsnewing:

mexico has a ton of culture its just that your idea of mexico is the Sunet Motel on RT.46
Its comments like that makes me look stupid when I visit family in Brasil and have to defend America from stereotypes perceived around the world lol

[Edited by - gunsnewing on 08-01-2006 12:35 AM]

Dude, I will be harassing you soon. I have a short list of places I want to visit before I get too old to really enjoy it. Brazil is on my list. I want to spend a week there and get a whole lot of culture while I'm there! I'm pushing for next year.
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8/1/2006  7:17 AM
Posted by martin:

^ Marv is recalling his youth and wonders why his son turns out the way he did.

i keep telling him do as i say . . .
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8/1/2006  7:21 AM
i did go back to mexico a few years ago and went to the ruins in tulum. liked that a lot. i've heard the ones in chichenia are more impressive yet.

that was a cultural update from an ugly american
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8/1/2006  9:17 AM
Marv: oh, thats "Wilding"!

Metra: where in Mexico will you be going?

My experience is Cancun area and Yes, Tulum and Xecaet(SPELLING!) which is a great place to chill for the day floating down lazy river in old old caves and other cool stuff. Great beach!

There is culture and you'll find it. Becareful as not to try to party with the locals. In a group it might not bode well as they cater to the tourist trade and want to get away from them.

In two trips I found the local people to be very nice. But like all tourist areas, there are people who migrate from around the world to take advantage of tourists.

Drunk americans flush with cash can be obnoxious and deserving at times of having that cash extracted from them.

And yes, I did get sick once. Drink Tequilla, it helps kill living things in your stomach!
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8/1/2006  9:53 AM
The best place for local flavor in my opinion, is Oaxaca. Amazing food, crafts, and people.

Also, tulum is great like people have said as is Chichen itza (climbing that pyramid can be scaaary))

For real, modern culture in the yucatan, go to Merida. I had some great meals and experiences there. There's lots of zocolos and street fairs and such... as well as a nice ex pat community.

Ahhh fun times.....
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8/1/2006  9:55 AM
metra, when you become a 35yo divorcee, getting a tan/getting babes will be tops on your list on every vacation.
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metra
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8/1/2006  10:24 AM
Thanks guys, that's exactly the advice I was looking for.
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