Travel Knitting

I'm off on yet another trip.  This time to Phoenix where it's perfect knitting weather - in the 90's.  Yippee!  I'm still working on my socks, which is usually my go to travel project because it's so small and very portable and I don't have to think too much.  I used to read when traveling but I find knitting is much more enjoyable and with all the noise and people talking around me, it's easier to focus on my knitting than reading. 
During the conference, I'll pass the time with knitting.  Believe it or not, it actually helps me focus on the material being presented if my hands are busy.  At least, that's how I justify it to myself.  All the hurry up and waiting with travel these days is so much easier to tolerate with my knitting.  I'll finish the first sock and start on the second during this trip. 
I honestly don't know how people can stand to travel without keeping their hands busy.  Most read but I want to reach out and poke somebody in the eye if they're incessantly talking when I'm trying to read, so knitting is safer for others.  In addition, if I really don't want to hear anyone, I put my ear phones in which doesn't distract me from knitting, but definitely does if I'm trying to read.  So there!