Airport or village square

During a recent stopover in Doha I was pleasantly surprised by the, what looks new, food court area at Hamad international airport. Rather than carpets (who ever thought carpets were a good idea in airports) in strange colours schemes passengers are welcomed by a light glass structure, matching stone floor and a park with trees, grass a water feature and even a bridge allowing you to walk through the treetops. Passengers can sit in the park to relax between flights in the sun light streaming in through the large glass ceiling and walls or walk along the paths. Around the park there are several shops and restaurants giving the feel of a pleasant summer day in a small town. Only minus point is the price of food and drink available which I found, even for airport standards, excessive. Luckily, I kept the bottle of water from my flight and drank that you could also have a refillable bottle with you. I enjoyed the stopover and continued my journey feeling relaxed.