![IMG_4573.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/242hYaDpq8nz7Go79vqVQ9DohXDQ8v5UTRhgGVCHFe11ibM4yLK1h39rD3Qq2pTEuv9aa.JPG) This post contains the last moments I shared with my wife and kids at the Paramaribo International Airport in Suriname before their return to Cambodia. ## **Bitter Sweet 🤷‍♂️** ![1.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/23xekB1Zr8347Hah4sosdEG4EJCdofaj1hkyTRvVXcbrCUR8eznNkrRm1o4EQvZFqJraW.JPG) This wasn't the first time my family and I have been separated by bureaucracy and humankind's love of imaginary lines, but the second time around wasn't any easier. On one hand, I am glad to see my family return to greener pastures, but on the other hand I have a heavy heart knowing I couldn't go with them until we can arrange a visa for me to return to Cambodia as well. ![2.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/23ynYTHtasTert6uxeG9i4FeLMmErsepgMFHez9qBMPmBt1zUb6Lhph7hQk7QMLaeXXpe.JPG) I think of the three lovely ladies in my life, Monkey-B is the most attached to me because she's been with me since she was nearly a baby. We have a close bond and she's also very young, so these separations are the hardest on her. ![3.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/23ywpmstZHVZBF4PvQBdXbW89LgsSfrZQsiM4K5DvfcwFqHr413AKiC6fo7J5kwphghfn.JPG) Srey-Yuu has become a young lady, and she's been growing so fast I can hardly keep up, so I can only imagine how much she will have changed by the next time I see her. She can already wear her mom's clothes and shoes, and upon my return to Cambodia, I hope to teach her how to ride a motorbike. ## **Kill Some Time 🔪⌛** ![4.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/23x1FTXGon28vnmH3XM1bkMFgc8qWV3CJdXWbCgtkM4TVA7svqA5AYhWDCnuM4iYZTVAG.JPG) The flight was delayed a bit, so we decided to hang out beyond the airport's interior where the family could enjoy their last maskless moments before covering up their faces until touching down on Cambodian soil. Monkey-B's favorite traveling shirt is her monkey shirt, go figure huh?! ## **Last Family Selfie 🤳** ![5.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/23ynQJJytF4Yr86SuBmovd3tj5FSsNvwM5gvmM8UkQsv8tVciBuFoDo1vRSSqmm5Qgj2D.JPG) We went to the airport in a minivan shuttle with roundtrip fair paid for **@faustofraser** and I. Our Suriname visas were/are expired and **@sreypov**'s English still isn't good enough for airport lingo. I am thankful I was allowed inside to translate and help them with the check-in process, because they asked for health insurance and the $2,000 COVID-19 cash deposit for Cambodia. ## **Through The Glass 🔭** ![6.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/243M9ai4j2HBtvHv2tRy1fRR2LK7Q93H9eimLMmx4fVrEk6bkSa9mD8ix6EqSFn1Vu2kp.JPG) Luckily I was able to explain to the staff that this is a requirement only for non-vaccinated foreigners, and she quickly noticed that in small text on her screen too. After check-in, I sent them on their with a very, very, heavy heart. I was thankful I was able to contain my tears by replacing them with the joy I have for them being able to escape the hell we lived in Suriname. ![7.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/244y3rDZZU87nqe8PYh145PfzcsW9e1AneSif5fUmg1rmAHxpK1oCEfRNnHhQaoxe1Zv3.JPG) They initially had wi-fi in the airport during check-in, but I assumed the signal was lost after I parted with them because **@sreypov** stopped responding to text messages. I was worried because of our visa predicament, but luckily I spotted them through the foggy glass on the other side of the security checkpoint. ![8.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/245TA3QtbLiFPMRg6yKL8q7SbDydjEMQLybY2NK2yD4Nu9YxaYPWShuf5FdqUZjoFAc8k.JPG) I wouldn't hear from them until they touched down in Amsterdam and reconnected to wi-fi, and I must admit it was a sleepless night because I knew there was a small chance they'd turn back up at the apartment at 2:00am in the morning by taxi if they were denied boarding for any reason. ![9.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/245wPbT3GgBoD4B1UR5M9FUnYLCkrUbXCkA5i3naRbXx2Yh6TTaymMm3sc43egAomkAU9.JPG) The moment at the foggy glass was very touching, a bit surreal, and both **@faustofraser** and I saw as a good opportunity for photos. I am glad we were able to connect one last time through the glass before I lost sight of my lovely ladies. I will not stop struggling and will do whatever it takes to reunite with them as soon as is possible. [![jp.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justinparke/23wCJWPYyZTZhBJrGBb9zgzF4WkD2osEmsMyfBzT27qEKv8X6N1nrxiZE5Z8eSk32cvHW.png)](https://peakd.com/@justinparke/posts)
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