Honestly, if there was another way to get places easily....
More annoyances from airport security...
After getting a tube of toothpaste through security unscathed at Spokane, Newark flagged it and took it out. Apparently 20 ml too much is a serious security problem.
Then a water bottle that we'd forgotten to empty. Of course they won't let you drink it right there, proving that the contents are harmless, you had to get escorted back outside security to empty it. So I drank it out there, then proceeded back through security. Again.
This time I had to remove the belt, get my hands swabbed, take my boots off, again...
It would be interesting to know how much of this rigamarole actually enhances security. Or if it does at all.
Two weeks later....
Contrast this with our experience at Dublin airport.
Our car rental return was the most efficient I've ever seen. Easy to access from the motorway, no waiting in long lines.... I think the drop off took all of 5 minutes with a shuttle bus to the terminal.
Security was efficient and as quick as possible under the circumstances, but the big difference was the good humour with which everything was handled.
Catherine had removed her belt and it managed to disappear. One quite humorous fellow went in search and found it quickly, but used the opportunity to exchange some amusing comments. A small thing, perhaps, but it does make a difference.
Thinking of that reminded me that most of our experience in Ireland has been that way. People have been friendly and good humoured pretty much everywhere.
Gotta love the Irish.
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