I love to travel and that affection extends to airports, I suppose because they are the gateway to that next big adventure. And I think many airports have picked up their game in the last few decades – it seems like new terminals and renovations have a bigger focus on aesthetics with bright and appealing spaces, art that inspires and a real effort to reflect a sense of place. I’ve found myself taking more and more photos in airports, unless I’m sprinting for that next flight during a too-short layover.
At Dulles in Washington last week, I was enchanted by the rainbow wall and snapped a few photos, including a little boy running along the wall touching all of the colored panels. It wasn’t until I uploaded the photos today that I noticed a sharp contrast in the way adults reacted to the wall – they didn’t even glance at it.
And here’s the little boy. I want to be like him, to take time to touch the rainbow.
luminous colors
buoyant carefree little boy
share your joy with me
Copyright 2018, Glover Gardens
I hate those too-short layovers. The last time the boarding bridge had already been withdrawn and had to be re-extended. After that heart-pounding experience I vowed to never again take a heavy carry-on. You can be assured I took no notice of any artwork between the two gates.
You just made me laugh out loud. Thank you! And how smart, NEVER EVER have a heavy carryon.
Unless it has wheels.
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This is excellent.
Thank you so much, David!