Arrived

The Arrivals area is probably the happiest part of the airport. Certainly more fun than the Departures entrance, and definitely better than U.S. Customs or security.

I actually don't often meet people at the airport, and even more seldom get met on arrival. Most of the time, I'm that lone traveller, marching purposefully towards the rental car shuttle. It's still a new enough experience for me, to see the nicer side of travel: the anticipation, sudden recognition, short run and embrace; the looks of joy, as well as relief.