Thursday, May 15, 2008

Airport to Airport

Most trips involving airplanes seem to take at least one day going simply from airport to airport. We are lucky that BWI, our closest airport, is so very near Washington DC (government...), and thus is often a test airport for pilot projects. We kind of laughed when we read about the new tranquil security check-ins. But it worked! The area has all signs in pale blue, the lighting is not as bright as usual, but there is a whole body scan you walk thru. We had almost no line and I was thru in about 2 minutes. Dick, however, had a wheel chair get in front of him and that went a lot slower. But we then had over an hour to kill at the airport before takeoff.

Police dogs at BWI
I saw these police dogs as we did a survey of all the food sites, and asked if I could photograph them. These dogs are on loan to the State police thru the TSA and are Belgian Malamuts. Good solid dogs and he said Jacqui just had her vet checkup and is healthy, with good bones at I think 12y.o.

The police also have bicycles to ride around the airport terminal. It gives most everyone a smile, and they also ride Segways.

Police at BWI
Train to Luggage

Yes, next stop is Denver. This is the train that takes you from the actual arrival terminal to the one where you collect your luggage. The sounds and music they make really made us laugh but at least you are told which terminal you are at and to HOLD ON. No Mind the gap. as there are no gaps.

Onward and upward. For all you mobile makers, these were very attractive.

Off the train

Going Up

We have arrived.

Welcome to Denver

Luggage retrieved (it got to the carousel before we did!) and just need to ...Get in the Car.

Watching Them Watch Us

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