I recently heard about an obscure hobby called carpeteering. Apparently it isn't too widespread at this time but it may catch on especially with travelers that find themselves bored and spending several hours in airports. Carpeteering consists of photographing airport carpets and brief histories behind the carpets. I have often wondered about the designs found in airport carpets as some almost seem to promote vertigo,in fact the carpet in Singapore's airport is designed to look like a fall from a skyscraper. The Auckland,NZ carpet is text that the official translation reads "Auckland airport and people of Paorae welcome you" but others translate it to say "Your feet smell like the dung heaps of Paorae,Go home." Next time you are at an airport look down and take note,you might be surprised.
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