2/21/2010 The Denver Airport

I actually didn't do ALL my walking at the Denver Airport. I taught all day and then drove to the airport, only to find my flight delayed over an hour.  I had dismissed my class a bit early today because of the weather and road conditions, so I had plenty of time at the airport. I had already clocked over 2 miles just teaching--if only I had worn a pedometer for all those years I taught...I must have really racked up the miles.  Anyway, back to Denver. The temperature was COLD--15-18 degrees today, and snowing, but in spite of that, I ended up the airport over 3 hours prior to my flight. Time to have a good sit-down dinner--and yes, there are some good sit-down restaurants at the Denver Airport. After dinner, I still had over two hours to go before my flight, so I opted for an "aerobic" walk.

I attached my carry-on to my suitcase and off I set to make a loop around Concourse B at the airport. Certain areas of it were pretty much deserted, as you can tell in this picture. All in all, I figured the terminal is close to a mile from one end to the other and back, gates 15-61.  It is the largest concourse at the airport.  My time wasn't the greatest, but mind you I was pulling at least 30-35 pounds with me--even with a roller bag, that adds up when you are walking on carpet. I think all airports should have tile floors; it's much easier to pull your bags on tile.  Not too much exciting to see on my walk; with security measures now, you don't get to see those tearful goodbyes and joyous gate-greetings anymore.  I did see a couple of athletic teams arrive--Colorado State softball and a soccer team from England, but that's about it.  Most important is that I walked...