Melbourne airport, Saturday morning. I knew from driving to the very last bus-stop of the long-term carpark without seeing a single empty car space that the airport would be busy but it was an absolute zoo inside. I haven't seen it that busy since Christmas Eve. People standing around everywhere because there weren't enough seats.
I escaped into the Lounge and it was like stepping into another world. When I commented on how crazy it was in the terminal the friendly Lounge angel advised that it was because of delays in Sydney the previous day but my ADL flight was fine. The Lounge was peaceful, organised and relaxing. Barely 1/3rd full. Plenty of healthy breakfast options (I would much rather have fruit salad and yoghurt than bacon and eggs), the barista was friendly and efficient and I felt very relaxed and calm to then go back into the jungle and on to my flight.