Well I have made it to Heathrow with no problems. I actually probably had one of my best international flights. I had a window seat so I saw Chicago at dusk and London at dawn. Low turbulence, good movies (Slumdog Millionaire & Rachel Getting Married), decent airplane food, and time for 2 hour nap. A vacant seat between me and the older gentlemen to my right; spacious ride at the back of a 747.
So after 7 and half hours I find myself here at gate B39 waiting until 10:05am. I believe I’m facing west because there is a religious group of men standing near the window. At first, I thought they were Amish because of the simple dress. They were all praying different prayers and bowing in the process.
Along with other travelers, I caught myself staring but not in a disgusted or disapproving way. I wish I had the audacity to ask them what religion they were and what they were doing meant. Even though I’m an American Christian who has split most of my church time between a Baptist and Methodist church I still find their dedication to their faith inspiring. I enjoyed the youngest men of the group who stopped and posed for a goofy photo before boarding the plane to JFK.
The people setting behind me are speaking Arabic. It is so refreshing to be around people from other areas of the world it reminds me not everyone in this world is a democrat, independent, or republican American who cheers for the sox or cubs. I embrace the friendly reminder that my experience and background is merely one of many in this world. I appreciate the hour and half until boarding it allows me experience the diversity while at the same time hoping my cubbies are playing well in spring season. Go CUBS!
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