Delightful misery of Departures

I HAVE read Ruth Walker's column for some time now and have enjoyed her outlook on life. Being a frequent traveller from the Orkneys to all parts of UK and abroad, your article last week (Spectrum, 7 March) was brill. Even WH Smith at Inverness charge about £1.50 for water then ask if you would like about two packs of sweets at a knockdown price. If, of course, you don't drink it before you go through the marathon security zone full of guys and gals without huge ego problems,

Hamish, via e-mail