Simple Pleasures in Life

Early morning takeoff at DFW.

I recently stayed at the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport with my wife for a three day convention. We had a great view of the runways on the eastern side DFW, 17R/35L and 17C/35C. On the day we left, we had a little extra time on our hands before our flight departed, so my wonderful wife let me indulge in a simple pleasure: riding the airside Skylink terminal connector all the way around the airport.

Skylink photo from DFW website.

Growing up in NYC, one of my favorite things to do as a kid was to get in the first car of the subway, stand at the front door looking forward, and watching the world through the motorman's eyes. It was always great fun and provided a simple rush in a little boy's life. The opportunities are rare these days, but I still love riding in the first car of a train and although the Skylink isn't a 10-car subway, it's still great fun to ride if you have about 20 minutes of free time at DFW.

Part of the fun riding the Skylink is that
it is on the airside of DFW and you get
great views of planes and things.
From DFW website.

And so, for a little while, I was able to enjoy three simple pleasures in life all at once: 1) alone time with my wife with no cares in the world; 2) watching the comings and goings of planes going to all corners of the US and international destinations; and, 3) riding in the front of the train. What could be better than that?

Updated: 07/08/2013; corrected minor typos.