Airports bring out the best and worst in people. In such a controlled space, you can witness the full spectrum of emotions. I’ve had goodbyes, which have been some of the hardest moments of my life. After living overseas for most of my adulthood, it was the part of the trip home that filled me with dread. Hugging my parents and siblings and not knowing how long it would be before I’d be able to do that again was a horrific experience. If I had been told at that moment to speed things up, let’s just say I would have shown my not-so-nice side.
At Dunedin Airport, the warning sign has been erected in the drop-off zone. It warns passengers, “Max hug time three minutes. For fonder farewells, please use the car park.”…