The skies were overcast and unwelcoming as we descended into Frankfurt and let’s say that was the most exciting part of the experience .
Frankfurt unlike other European airports (including Munich) was quite frankly a huge disappointment, not that one travels for the thrill of an airport …but let’s face it folks, we are looking for a little stimulation and distraction with all the time we have to spend in them these days.
Frankfurt was void of human comfort, even in the business lounge where cold leather arm chairs were tightly lined up in rows of somber color and faces.It was like being held in an interrogation room where we were about to get a stiff talking to by the Gestapo…and I thought they’d all moved to South America .
How can an economy that’s holding up most of Europe and designs some of the finest cars in the world be so short-sighted, as to have a skeleton duty-free that was far less impressive than a hot dog stand in New York city! Plus, while I’m on the subject of sausages, I thought Germany was famous for its larger than life ones that soak up the beer at the famous beer festivals. But alas, I know why they call a German hot dog a wiener NOW…because that’s exactly the size they served in the Lufthansa lounge .. bite size wieners drenched in sauerkraut!
My advice if you’re heading to Europe is to select a bustling gateway such as London. Admittedly you’ll have to run a marathon before you make it to the terminal, [wear comfortable shoes ] but your reward will be an enclave full of retail fulfillment and delight. Followed by a much-needed feast of food and beverage options that will suffice any palette!
Heathrow will not only be your introduction to a United Nations conference, but it will immerse you in  the scents of cultures unknown …at least you won’t be bored,you’ll know there’s life out there and you certainly won’t feel lonely!…God save the Queen and of course Mick Jagger’s hips !