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I do get down on the ground in the airport, but I'm not a germaphobe at all. I embrace the philosophy that I'm giving immune system a workout! I do have different rules for Developing nations, though.
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We don't do anything much different. Going to Disney, we're not in the airport overly long so we'll have something to eat, hit the bathrooms, watch the planes taking off and landing, I'll go over our plans. Coming home, we always have a longer wait (by choice). We'll browse the Disney Store, get some lunch, hit the bathrooms. Lenny sometimes will close his eyes and take a nap (but he has us to wake him up). Abby will download a movie into her iPad and watch that. I start to write my TR.
I let my kids play in the airport play area, if there is one. I also eat, go potty, read, and do crossword puzzles. If it's a long wait, I try to find a quiet area with an electrical outlet and plug in the movie player.
We take the IPad for long waits. Gives time to review more tips, play games & watch movies. Short waits are best served by looking in shops, grabbing a quick eat or just running to the bathroom.
Love the question. Whether we are going to Disney or not it is always the same when we get to the airport...have breakfast (as we always get early morning flights) check to make sure the plane is still on time find a spot to chill and wait. Usually watch people (as it is always interesting) and I always have my kindle fire so I can read or play games.
I usually have my tablet, so I can read a book/magazine while waiting. We usually have a meal of some sort (this upcoming trip will be lunch, but it's usually breakfast). Most of the time we arrive about 3 hours early since we try to allow extra travel time as we live a 90 minute drive from the airport. Last time, I ended up having an eight hour wait as my flight was delayed by 6 hours=spent a lot of time talking with other frustrated passengers. And sometimes that alternate checkpoint at PIT takes longer than the regular one. In Orlando, I did spend almost an hour in the security line-only 12 people in that line, but people in front of us had all sorts of things that weren't permitted and really held up the line. I also tend to shop around the Orlando airport when I arrive in Orlando, but the return trip DME doesn't always give you a lot of extra time.
We rather wait at the airport then risk missing our flight or have to rush. Most airlines say that you need to check your bags an hour before the flight so they make it on so we usually gets there almost 2 hours before our flight. I read on my nook or do sudoku. My kids will usually play on their phone or read. It's never really a big deal for us, just one of those things.
It's funny that you asked this question! My DH and I were just telling some friends of ours about what happened during our last trip. We were coming home from our Disney Cruise, and due to unexpected circumstances - we were stuck in the airport for about 8 hours. EIGHT HOURS. That's a full time freaking job!!! lol
My Husband and I really enjoy each others company and can survive and have fun anywhere. We did the usual, read our Kindles, listened to music, watched Netflix etc. Took turns taking naps. Food and shopping.
But it was also on this trip that I really got into podcasts. This REALLY saved me. And we also talked and had fun.
People watching is AMAZING lol. You can always find a quite spot and do Yoga or something. Bring a project (sewing, beading, etc.) I'm also a huge fan of those adult (and not so adult) coloring books. Make a game out of it - like a scavenging hunt.
I guess just think about what you like to do on your down time that you like to do
I'm usually too restless before flight to concentrate on one thing. We have breakfast, walk, grab a bottle of water in a shop & maybe a mag. I try to read. But mostly walk. Flight is 6 hrs so don't want to sit much before flight.
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Email, book, and people watch. If it is a reply long delay then definitely a drink & snack. Sure when flying with JB it will include watching the different types of planes come & go.
Thanks for all the responses. I found several 5 minute yoga for the office videos which will work well. And hopefully, I won't run into too many delays, Our last trip home from Orlando, our plane was scheduled for 10 PM and didn't take off until after midnight. And there is lots to do at MCO just not after 10.
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Last edited by Huntermom; 08-03-2016 at 07:17 PM..
Some airports offer meditation rooms where yoga may be practiced out of view of other travelers.
When traveling solo, not only do I people watch, but I imagine stories about other travelers. I also play observation games like trying to remember 10 things about a person if I had to describe them to the police.
Some airports offer meditation rooms where yoga may be practiced out of view of other travelers.
When traveling solo, not only do I people watch, but I imagine stories about other travelers. I also play observation games like trying to remember 10 things about a person if I had to describe them to the police.
That's a fun idea!
Hunter mom, glad you found some airport- friendly routines. I bet it will be helpful!
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