At the airport...

I had the occasion to be at the airport

recently....

I love the airport.

Most people hate the hassle...

not me.

I was a flight attendant when they broke

ground on the current terminal.

We used to work out of a building that had a ground floor

concourse...

and when you boarded your flight,

your walked outside for awhile

before you came to your aircraft,

and then you climbed the stairs.

If it was raining,

you were given a huge umbrella,

that you promptly

surrendered to the agent at the bottom of the stairs,

so that the entrance to the aircraft was left free of obstruction.

Convoluted.......yes.

exciting....yes.

Do I want to do that again....no.

On my recent visit,

I waited in the "cell phone" parking area,

close to the car rental lots...

There I was amazed at how much had changed,

and

how lucky I was to have worked in an industry that

has suffered greatly.

I love flying,

it used to be special.

These days it is not.

It is a hassle.

But I still love it.

smiles.

These were some of the sights

that entertained me as I sat in the "cell phone" lot.

Waiting is not so bad when you have a camera.

I can always find something to shoot.

More smiles.