Final thoughts about traveling etc.

I’ve spend my fair share of time in airports today. And this is what I’ve decided. Airports that have rows of chairs without arm rests (at least partially) are better because they are more nap friendly. Because who doesn’t get tired when traveling/flying? The customs people in Miami are very considerate. Several of them asked me why I was limping/what I’d done to my knee as I was processed. If I had that job, I don’t know if I’d still care some much about one individual after seeing hundreds. The Miami airport is the worst to try to find your way in. Not to mention it’s like 2 miles from one end to the other. I would know because I walked it almost twice. For lack of anything better to do. The St. Louis airport has rocking chairs at the terminals. This is probably the coolest thing I’ve seen all day. I’m wondering whose ingenious idea this was. I have not sat in one yet as they are all occupied, but they look comfy and besides, who doesn’t like to rock in a rocking chair?

If I could petition the official decider of all things airports, I would petition her (cuz it’s a woman) to have free wireless internet in every airport. I have heard of this mythical thing people call free wifi in airports, but I have never experienced it. So far everywhere I has gone wanted to charge me around $8 to connect. What’s up with that? I love face book just as much at the next college kid, but I refuse to pay for it.

Never  use the bathroom immediately outside the gate from which you just excited after de-planing. Instead, walk a ways down or to your next gate and use the rest room there. The line will be considerably shorter if there is even one at all. I think it has something to do with all those people who have a fear of bathrooms on planes and save it all for when they get off. They then stride like they have blinders on to the first bathroom they see. And the only thing worse than a public restroom is a crowded public rest room.

I always thought that small children were a horrible idea when it comes to flying. If I was two and too young to understand why my days was so long and toyless with limited food (not to mention the pressure changes), I don’t think I’d be a very happy camper. I’ve discovered however that kids have a remarkable talent of entertaining themselves. Sure some get crabby and/or cry, but most of them spend the day running around and just being kids. They entertain themselves with carpet or a row of chairs or smart carts all lined up and locked together. It’s so simple. So one of my life lessons for today came from a two year old. Don’t over analyze. It is what it is, so make the best of it. And sometimes it’s more than what it is; like waiting areas becoming mazes and playgrounds. Simplicity is a must.

I’m amazed at some of the fashion statements that people make while they’re traveling. I understand sweats, and I understand jeans, and I understand comfy dresses. But I don’t understand 4-inch heels or mini skirts. I guess some people just like to travel in style. J