The stories pile up when you’re on the go in another country – let me backtrack a bit to the food served up at the Barcelo Tucancun and the Costa Cancun.

I’m always stunned by how quickly things fade into the past. Both places seem like distant memories, as if my visits were months or years ago.

When I return to the States I’ll be writing pieces on both hotels, comparing the lagoon and ocean sides of Cancun.

Consider this post your appetizer: