Puerto Montt, Chile
It wasn't until they stepped out of customs and into the Santiago airport terminal that I realized how much I missed them. Though my time in Chile seemed to fly, the long awaited visit from my parents was one of the longest waits of my life. Trying to hold back tears, I gave them the biggest, bravest smile I could. My eyes didn't listen for very long and soon my face was soaked.
The first hour we spent enjoying each other's company in the airport waiting for our...