Today, I was presented with a ten-hour layover in one of the world’s busiest airports. I was quickly reminded of a few things:
- People-watching is fun, and the variety is simply staggering.
- The shops that operate in airports indicate to me that I must be on the lower end of the I-would-make-an-impulse-purchase-of-a-diamond-watch spectrum. Apparently, that spectrum goes up a long ways from where I sit.
- Every major airport is ALWAYS doing some form of construction project.
- Hearing a variety of accents in one location wakes up my ears.
- London is expensive, one of the key reasons I’ve never spent more than a partial day here.
I also learned a few new things:
- Trying to take some airport pictures for your blog can get you reprimanded by someone in a uniform.
- It’s a treat to have a laptop with a battery that lasts longer than five minutes–truly revolutionary!
- A nap on an airport bench can be more satisfying than one might expect.
- One’s appetite can be kept in check adequately by menus with prices requiring remortgaging back home.
- I like traveling with “my girls” more than I like traveling alone. Alone is simpler with less to carry. But “with” is far more fun! Any future adventures will be “with”.
Proof again that England in a police state. Man I’m surprised they didn’t try to take your camera away! Well hope you will do well on your trip, and keep taking pictures anyway.
Hey. You’re making me miss travelling…especially Europe. Jerk.