Technology is keen

I used to wonder why Mike used to get so thrilled every time he’d travel and encounter a place where he could compute and/or connect. I’m not equipped with a wireless right now, so I can only revel in the amusement that is using my tres old school computer to blog in the Air Canada lounge. The very, very pretty Air Canada lounge.

I don’t have Mike’s travel/transit geek skills, but with my base talents for observations I can say that I like the new Terminal 1. I feel a little like I’m in the Museum of Civilization and a little like I’m in Germany. Of course, the plasma screens in the lounge are currently broadcasting in French. Ahh globalization, how I love thee.

I also had the opportunity to use one of the check in kiosks and hot damn, was that ever easy. I don’t think I’ve EVER checked in and checked baggage for a flight in less than 5 minutes. And I’m not kidding. I would have been faster if I hadn’t doubted the system and followed my instincts. I’m such a jaded traveler. I always assume that it’s much harder than it is. But it wasn’t hard. It was actually kind of pleasant. Of course it helped me that there was, like, no one in the airport at that point, but still.

I have to say I feel a little like I’m in an IBM commercial. The lounge is full of people on laptops and cell phones. There is nary a child in sight, but piles and piles of suits, suits, suits. And some very nice suits at that.

HRH