person A: My parents surprised me with a trip up to see me for 4 days. I was so shocked and am so happy they are here!
person B: That's wonderful! I love those 'surprise visit' occassions. Sadly my parents would need to fly across the country to do that and it's just not feasible given my work schedule
person A: My parents are in another country so I haven't seen them for about 3 years.  I wish I had money to go visit them.  Yeah_comma_ its a pity that I still have to work too but I got to enjoy them this weekend!
person B: Oh_comma_ your situation knocks mine out for sure. That's great that they did that. Traveling is unfortunatly_comma_ very expensive 