And...we're still in an airport

So, before I continue, I must say that nearly all of the airport employees have been very helpful and friendly, from the TSA official who talked to Kyle about running, to the mom-ish official who made sure we had our passports when we had to check-in a 2nd time, to all of the customer service...But I get ahead of myself.


Remember Frazzled Airport Man-  Child? Well, Kyle wisely decided it might be a good idea to check into why we didn't get a boarding pass for London, or baggage instructions, or...anything. So, as soon as we got to Detroit, we headed to customer service. And, after a few questions, and after a brief confusion of an official thinking we came from Ghana (easy mistake), we determined that Frazzled Man-Child had (surprise, surprise) messed up royally. He did not book us internationally. So...we had to claim our bags and get in line for international flight check-in in order to get the baggage fee refunded (yeah, he messed up with that, too), get boarding passes to London, and check our bags.

Helping us with this transaction was a sardonic Polish lady who openly ridiculed Frazzled Man-Child ("Aw...poor baby not used to international flights") and sorted us out. I think I fell a little in love with her.

As much as a pain as that was, at least it killed an hour, as we are here for 10. Yes, that's right, our 4 hour layover in scenic Detroit was extended to 10 hours. So, how do you fill 10 hours in Detroit's airport? I'll tell you.
1) Explore the entire airport. No skimping.
2) Ride the glorious, famous Rave Tunnel, complete with flashing lights and pulsating music. Shake your booty. (Not recommended if you're prone to seizures)
3) Dance on more moving walkways!


4) Ride the shuttle, which is primarily filled with disabled, elderly Asians. Swing from the poles and shout, Woo! Detroit Adventure!"
5) Have your last American hamburger at Max and Erma's
6) Take a nap sprawled on the airport floor. Dangerous, as a bird might nest in your hair.
7) Observe the birds that apparently live in Detroit's airport. Hide as they dive bomb you.
8) Play in the giant fountain singing "Singing in the Rain"
9)Watch the queen's jubilee, which everyone assumes you're going to England to see, and make ugly American statements like
   -Jubi-WHAT?
   -The only queen I know...is Latifah
   -Why are they playing "My Country Tis of Thee"? What do they know of pilgrims' pride?
10) Fix your broken watch band with a straw wrapper. Genius!