Those who have passed through the U.A.E. on their way to Iraq or Afghanistan are already familiar with what has been dubbed by travelers as the "Axis of Evil" Terminal. I'm sure most, if not all Westerners who pass through Terminal 2 for the first time are immediately struck by two facts:
- Terminal 2 is a very far taxi ride away from the main area of the airport
- Every flight arriving to and departing from Terminal 2 just happens to be from Iraq, Afghanistan or Pakistan (I haven't see Iranian flights, but if there are any to and from the U.A.E. I'm sure they go through Terminal 2)
The first time I looked up at the arrival/departure display in Terminal 2 I couldn't help but chuckle to myself and pull out my camera for a shot.
I had an unexpected treat recently while transiting through the "Axis of Evil" terminal which made my transfer a true delight. I happened to be near the Kandahar departure line and saw a tall, heavy set Anglo appearing man with dreadlocks walk up and stand on line. A moment later he turned in my direction and I caught a glimpse of his shirt. On the front read "Fat People Are Hard To Kidnap".
I had trouble containing myself. Seeing the gentleman, reading the shirt, all while being in the environment we were in, ranked one of the funniest things I have seen in my years of travel. I soon approached the man and asked if I could take a shot of him without showing his face and he was happy to allow me the opportunity.
