Originally Posted by
sweetana3
I have traveled around the world to Europe and third world countries. Never been hassled at all with the exception of having to stand in long lines and once being admonished to stand with my husband if traveling together. As one poster said, I am far more interested in the experience than any worry about it. It amazes me that they have to deal with people and languages from all the countries and still be polite and communicate.
One time returning to the US, I was sitting with our luggage near Customs while hubby off doing something and the Customs Official walked over and checked my forms where I sat. He was just being nice. I must have looked pretty bedraggled and sort of sick.
I always remember the time we were in the waiting room at Heathrow and watched an older British woman arguing with a guard why she should be allowed to keep her brass knuckles for safety reasons. It was hilarious but pre 9/11. If you keep your eyes open, there are a lot of interesting things going on in an airport. In France, we watched a huge plane load of Africans decend on the baggage claim area and just seeing the dresses and the luggage was fun. I have never been bored in an airport.