LUNCH at HEATHROW
Lunch at Heathrow by William Chill A five-hour layover in London Heathrow airport, what to do? I’ve had a hectic week so I didn’t mind, I could actually use the downtime. It was lunchtime so I figured I’d find a nice sit-down restaurant and decompress for a bit. I needed to get away from people. I found an Asian noodle joint, a bit exotic, which also meant it was a bit pricey for most people, which meant it probably would not be very crowded. Perfect. I had my curmudgeon on. The hostess led me inside, the place was somewhat crowded, although still a lot better than the other alternatives. She sat me at a long wooden table across from a balding 50-something year old man. We sat there across from each other, both sensing the awkwardness. He looked British. And sour. I suspected he did not want to sit across from a stranger anyone more than I did. It looked as if he had already ordered and was waiting for his ...