Traveling out of SP is a real pain to get to any international destinations. Not only are these direct flights extremely limited in number, but getting there is a real biatch. The international airport is about 30 kms or so outside of the city but with the ridiculous traffic situation, this trip can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over 2 hours. Then, once you get there, the security lines can be out of control. Luckily, Saturday morning is a relatively relaxed time here. Since the traffic was somewhat passable this morning, here I am painfully early, drinking coffee and people watching.
This relaxed atmosphere seems to be inspiring some religious observation. As evidenced by the Muslim prayer group taking place right in front of me. Seven or eight guys have gotten their prayer mats out. Their shoes are off and in a big pile to the side. They are conducting a full prayer ritual, right here in front of Gate 20 with flights leaving any time for Buenos Aires and Panama City.
They are in a circle though, not facing the direction of the sun.
Oh, prayer time is over. Looks like the mats can double as a comfy spot for snack time.
Praise Allah!
(Side note: Check out the photos of my bro Cam and I praying in a mosque in Egypt this past summer – so I already know the drill!).
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