Airport purgatory
Travelling on an airplane is an undeniable privilege. It’s an amazing technological feat and I’m so grateful for it. However, until somewhat recently it was not affordable for most people. Its democratization has pros and cons on many levels. I am not particularly particularly fond of packed airports. Simply put, flying low cost is drag, especially if you are travelling by yourself. I tend to be overly punctual, afraid of missing my flight, which means I am just prolonging my own suffering. But I’ve missed a flight before and I really did not enjoy that experience.
Even during completely lackluster trips I’ve seen things that made me smile. I commend parents who manage to keep their kids entertained. And who can deny the power of real life “Love Actually” moments? Crappy trips are always worth it if that means seeing your loved ones once again. They are worth the sacrifice.
(Lisbon & Berlin, September 2018)