Doesn’t that sound like a catchy name for a full-length feature movie about the true story of the escape and the heroics and bravery of everyone involved in the repatriation and evacuation of the people who participated in the Pilgrimage this month?  

All the other repatriation and evacuation flights by other airlines and governments was no match for Fiji Airways and the Fijian “Pilgrims”.  

We all know that going on a pilgrimage is a stressful undertaking especially when you have all food, drinks and flights and ground transport provided free.  

Not a single drop of blood spilled; all the bullets and bombs dodged and all the pil­grims and then some escaped without a scratch.  

It is a true miracle and all that because they were in the Holy Land and under the protec­tion of God. Thanks be to Him.  

Medals are due to all for this miraculous escape.

The welcome by Prime Minister Siti­veni Rabuka and meke entourage was fitting on arrival safely at Nadi Airport. Fijians are truly blessed.  

On second thoughts, the movie should be called The Miracle Flight. 

Thanks be to God.

Story By: Jan Nissar 

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