Well, we've been in terminal 5 long enough now to be able to give a full review on Heathrow's newest gateway to the world. It opened early this year and appears to offer all the amenities of 21st century travelers. Flat screen televisions everywhere you turn, eco-friendly lighting and water systems, and a state-of-the-art security screening system that allows travellers to leave their shoes on and their laptops in their bags. We were even able to spend a few hours lying down on a pretty comfortable couch, although neither of us can say we feel well-rested.
One drawback that modern travellers may notice is the lack of power outlets. It seems that if you were building a brand new airport these days, there would be a power plug next to every seat. Not so at Terminal 5. If you're lucky enough to find an outlet, by our calculations there's about a 20% chance of it actually being functional. Then, you get to sit in the middle of the hallway while you charge up. This place feels like home now, so it seems okay to sit on the floor.
About an hour before our flight to Ghana we have finally found a plug that actually works, so we're hoping to load up our battery with enough juice to watch at least one movie on the six hour flight. We'll be in Ghana very soon!
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