PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Whether travelling across cities or states, public transport is our home and has always been both our happiness and our saviour.
We have had the finest Comedy Show on some really tough days when people would share the funniest things they had seen or experienced. The event is made even more humorous by the underlying problems with the transportation system.
People frequently assume that public transportation is only available via car, however this is not the case for any kind of transportation.
The only instance of public transit that comes to mind is while I was undergoing industrial training in college. Thus, the following is the backstory:
Thus, as fourth- year college students, we were required to participate in a six-month industrial training programme that was open to all. As a Petroleum Engineering student, I had to gain field experience, which I was fortunate to acquire by using a motorboat, a helicopter, and other modes of transportation.
However, the helicopter experience stuck in my memory. It was getting close to December, and I noticed that I would be spending the whole month at the Onshore Oil Terminal, which is located in the stunning town of Brass in southern Nigeria.
I had taken many flights before, but I had looked forward to the Helicopter in particular because I had crossed it off my to-do list, and it seemed like a dream come true to cross it off.
After completing the required clearance procedures and arriving at the Helipad location, I was shown the safety guidelines in case something went wrong.
When it was time to board, we were all buckled in and waiting to board the helicopter. It was one of the most exquisite pieces of engineering, but we were wearing earplugs, so the noise didn't matter.
The Runaway was small and only needed slight acceleration to turn around. When it lifted off the ground, it was amazing to see and boomed into the blue sky. The next forty-five minutes were spent in quiet and tranquilly, simply taking in the scenery from a considerable height.
After arriving at the Great Brass, I finished my two-week work schedule and even spent Christmas in the terminal, despite the fact that we visited a nearby beach, which was fascinating to view and do.
My shift ended, and it was time to return home because December weather makes flying quite unsettling for anyone who wants to do so. It was dismal since it took a while for the chopper to show up, but when it came, we strapped back in.
We were eager to return to our city, so we boarded with big smiles on our faces. I seem to recall that the co-pilot and pilot were both female.
“Fascinating stuff” - I remember saying that
She skillfully raised the chopper from the helipad, and we glided through the clouds at a leisurely pace while taking in the vast expanse of water that appeared little from above.
A very magnificent voyage, one could argue, except the weather had other plans for us. There was cause for alarm as the dreary weather had gotten a little worse.
Now that the cheerful faces in the helicopter had stopped working, I could sense worry on their faces because the majority of them had already started praying to God in various languages. That's when I realised there could be a problem.
“Helicopter crash incoming “- Not today please I said to myself remembering that I had a family waiting for me with my friends.
When the pilot did her best to navigate the challenging weather, there were more dejected expressions and prayers, but she remained composed the entire time, which brought me comfort.
That day's prayer points were the best comedy show I had seen in a very long time; they provided me with back-to-back humorous relief. It continued for the entire time that we had inclement weather, and when we eventually touched down, everyone applauded and gave the pilot props for a highly professional and admirable demonstration of character.
My to-do list almost became my "to-die list," but the Most Highest answered, "Not today." Nevertheless, it was a lovely trip and a learning experience that I will never forget.
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