airports are a necessary evil in the world we live in right now. Who would've thought that man would actually make his dream of flying come true? now we're able to fly across continents in the matter of hours, while popping back a glass of cab, and enjoying the latest movies (not yet released on dvd).
so what i'm saying is, there's not much to complain about. really. if you do complain, send it to @firstworldpains. i call it like it is.
it's an airport, they're trying to let you on and off a flying fucking metal thing that weights wayyy more than it should. be patient. get there with extra time to spare, and you're good. it's slow? yeah, so? inefficient? not as inefficient as the workers at LAX. TRUST ME.
entering through customs, make sure you have certain information ready, where you're staying, why you're there, how you know the person. etc. the custom officer asked me all this, and i was wayyyy taken aback. alas, my stumbling over my answers didn't prevent her from letting me into canada. thank the maple leaf.
having dealt with all that angry nonsense known as the JFK and LAX airport-- Toronto is chill as hell. They've got wifi, they've got people that WILL help you, if you ask NICELY, and you can buy your public transport pass (the one that allows you access to all the public transportation in the city), exchange money, buy a coffee, etc etc. that's really all you need. all the schedules and passes are readily at your disposable at the information kiosks.
for all of you out there have been bitten by the wanderlust bug, enjoy the journey, and most of all, make sure to savor your destination. wherever you go.