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I don't want the stress of all that. Worrying about hitting traffic on the way to the airpot (or having car trouble), rushing to the gate, especially since my g

I don't want the stress of all that. Worrying about hitting traffic on the way to the airpot (or having car trouble), rushing to the gate, especially since my gate always tends to be the one at the end of the corridor... dealing with having my flight rebooked if I miss it, when is the next flight, is it full, what does that mean for my arrival time or additional layovers, will I end up in the middle seat... yuck. There are enough potential stressors around travel, I don't need to add to it. My way would drive you crazy, and your way would drive me crazy. I don't mind waiting in airports; I find it relaxing. I never said the 3+ hours was a problem.

AStonesThrow 2y ago
> I don't mind waiting in airports; I find it relaxing. My thoughts exactly. I've spent so much time waiting at bus stops in 115° weather, that an air-conditioned airport terminal is a piece of cake! I love just strolling through the concourse, checking out gift shops and art on the walls; there's even a gallery if I have time, and models of vintage aircraft hanging around. There's a nice interfaith chapel where I've found good Bibles and a copy of the Liturgy of the Hours, if I feel like investing 20+ minutes in quiet prayer. Then I scope out security and see what the line's like, and I get through it with plenty of time to find a restaurant on the other side, then just chill out awhile with a book or my phone. I mean, I prefer third spaces to being home all the time. So many distractions, so much housework. Fantastic to leave it behind. Also, people-watching is a cool pastime!