Halal Love of the Senior
Honeymoon

Early in the morning after dawn, Adi and Adelia were already getting ready to go on their honeymoon. Their flight was at 07:00 in the morning, so at least 06:00 in the morning they were ready. Hasna's mother had been busy in the kitchen since before dawn to prepare breakfast. Coincidentally, there were also brothers staying at home. Adelia intends to help, but is forbidden by her mother-in-law as she must prepare to leave. While Dita, who was exhausted from two consecutive days following her sister's wedding, chose to rest on the sofa after dawn prayers, accompanying her father to watch religious lectures on television.

Before leaving, Adi and Adelia only drank warm sweet tea and two pieces of fresh bread with peanut butter to prop up the stomach, because later on the plane they will also get food. After they were ready and alone with the whole family, Rendra drove Adi and Adelia to the airport. Of course Dita went with her husband, although still wearing a nightgown covered with a jacket.

Adi and Adelia went on a honeymoon to Bintan Island, which is one of the largest islands in the Riau Islands Province. On this island there is the city of Tanjung Pinang which is the capital city of Riau Islands Province. The island, which borders Singapore and Malaysia, is famous for its natural beauty and diverse aquatic ecosystems.

Adi and Adelia board a flight to Jakarta first. Later from Jakarta just flew by another plane to the Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport, because there is no scheduled direct flight from Jogja to Bintan Island. They transit in Jakarta for 3 hours. While waiting, they take the time to do a reflexology so that their bodies feel more fresh after two days of undergoing a wedding and reception procession.

The plane carrying Adi and Adelia landed at King Haji Fisabilillah International Airport at around 13:05 WIB. After getting off the plane and waiting for luggage, Adi and Adelia head outside the arrival gate. Adi is looking for guides from tour & travel agents who will pick them up.

"Ai, you look to the right, I'm to the left. Look for people with my name on them" Adi said as he walked past people who went outside or picked up.

"Yes, Mum."

After a while of searching.

"Mas, it's over there." Adelia pointed to a man in glasses who carried Mr.'s writing. & Mrs. Adindra Kusuma's. Adi and Adelia then walked over to the man. Adi's left hand was holding Adelia, while her right hand was dragging their suitcase.

"Corn, Sir. What is Bintan Travel?" adi asked after arriving beside the man.

The man then looked at Adi. "Yes, right. Is this Mr and Mrs Adindra Kusuma?"

"Yes. I'm Adindra Kusuma, but just call Adi. And this is my wife, Adelia." Adi introduced himself.

"Welcome to Bintan Island, Mr. Adi and Ms. Adelia. Introduce me, Dedi. I will be the guide and guide Father and Mother while here. Let's sir, I brought the suitcase," said the man named Dedi.

"Thank you, Mr. Dedi." Adi handed her suitcase to Dedi.

"Let's come with me to the car park, sir, ma'am." Dedi walked in front of them while carrying a suitcase. Adi and Adelia followed behind him.

"This is the car, sir, Mom. Please come in first." Dedi opens the minibus door so Adi and Adelia can enter. After that, he put the suitcase in the trunk.

"Sir, ma'am, this is the mineral water." Dedi handed two bottles of 600 ml mineral water to Adi.

"Thank you, sir," Adi said after receiving the mineral water.

"How was the trip, sir?" ask Dedi when he starts driving.

"Alhamdulillah smoothly," replied Adi.

"We checked in at the hotel after dinner. Stayed at Bintan Lagoon Resort, right, sir?" ask Dedi.

"Yes. Okay. Can we find a mosque first, sir. My wife and I have not prayed Zuhur?"

"Good, Sir. Our agenda is now around the city of Tanjung Pinang, so all of us to the Grand Mosque Al Hikmah."

"I'll just come along, Mr. Dedi," said Adi. "What's typical here, sir?" tanyanya.

"There's fish brains, there's also barking, sir," said Dedi as he continued driving.

"Gong—what was it, sir?" ask Adelia.

"Bark, Mom."

"Oh yeah, what's that bark, sir?" asked Adelia who was curious.

"Gonggong is the name of a sea animal that resembles a conch. The pattern is yellow but not like the golden snail commonly found on the edge of rice fields or swamps. Because this bark is only found in the sea of Tanjung Pinang, this unique animal is an icon of the city of Tanjung Pinang" said Dedi.

Adi and Adelia nodded at Dedi's explanation.

"There's also the Gonggong Building, sir, Mom. The shape of the building resembles the shape of a bark. Later in the afternoon we go there while enjoying the sunset by the sea."

"Well, that's fun. Gonggong means edible huh, sir?" ask Adi.

"Can, Sir. If you want to taste later I deliver to buy," replied Dedi.

"okay." Adi nodded.

"Ai, would you like to try eating a bark?" ask Adi to his wife.

"May, but try one first, if you like to eat again," replied Adelia.

"Loss, sir, Mom, if you don't try. Many people come here to feel it. The way they eat is also unique."

"Gonggong is usually boiled. Well, that shell is not released when cooked. So we take out the contents ourselves with a stick or fork to pick up the meat in the cooked shell. Later the meat can be chocolate with sauce sambal or tomato. But if there is cholesterol do not eat too much," explained Dedi.

"Well, he said, Ai" said Adi to his wife.

On the way, Dedi told me about the city of Tanjung Pinang which was once the seat of government of the Sultanate of Riau-Lingga. Before it was expanded into an autonomous city, Tanjung Pinang was the capital of Riau Islands Regency which is now Bintan Regency. The city was also originally the capital of Riau Province (covering Riau mainland and islands) before being moved to Pekanbaru City.

It does not feel they have entered the area of Masjid Raya Al Hikmah Tanjung Pinang. This mosque is one of the old mosques in the city of Tanjung Pinang which has a typical Malay building style, which is also one of the pride of the original people of Tanjung Pinang. Once entering the mosque area feels beautiful and cool.

Al Hikmah Mosque building has the main color of green and other colors as a blend. After several refurbishments, the mosque can accommodate around 3,000 worshippers. In the courtyard of the mosque there is a viewing tower that has a height of 36 meters. This tower can be seen until the Port of Tanjung Pinang which makes the Tanjung Pinang region famous for its Malay area that still upholds Islamic culture.

The roof of Al Hikmah Grand Mosque is in the form of a limas that has 3 levels. On the second level there is a small dome that adorns each corner. While at the top level, there are small domes at each corner and the main dome in the middle.

The pulpit of this mosque is made of teak wood which is equipped with some beautiful ornaments typical of Malay. Inside the mosque is also decorated with a variety of unique ornaments and calligraphy that surrounds each side of the mosque.

Masjid Raya Al Hikam was built in the early 19th century by people from India precisely by the people of the Indian Keling tribe who migrated to Indonesia, and happened to occupy the Tanjung Pinang region. This mosque is better known as Masjid Keling.

In 1965, the mosque underwent a change in the shape of the building, which was originally a stage building turned into a permanent building. The original form of the mosque building is made of limestone or red wood. The construction process was done in a quite unique way. At that time, the mosque congregation collected used bottles which were then sold to Singapore. The proceeds of the sale can be used to build 8 mosque pillars that can now be seen directly in the Grand Mosque Al Hikmah.

Adi and Adelia perform the prayers of Zuhr and Asar there. After prayer they rest for a while looking at the ornaments of the mosque. Not to forget they were also photographed there.

After resting for a while, they resumed their journey to the next place.

As in other areas or cities, Tanjung Pinang City also has an icon that is in the form of the Gonggong Building. This building is located in the Boenda Laman area. The Gonggong building is designed to resemble a sea snail, with walls made of dark glass and a golden roof.

Gonggong Building is a center of cultural information for tourists who are visiting the city of Tanjung Pinang. Adi and Adelia nasuk into the building which has two floors. On the first floor they found the center of souvenirs typical of Tanjung Pinang. After that they went to the second floor, there they saw a mini museum with television containing information about culture in Tanjung Pinang.

After being satisfied to walk to the Gonggong Building, Adi and Adelia relax at Boenda Site. While waiting for the beautiful sunset view, they sat around eating the bark that had been purchased at one of the shops.

After sunset, Adi and Adelia return to the minibus. Dedi escorted them to Magrib prayer and dinner. Afterwards, they headed to the resort to check in.

They took a deluxe sea facing room. The 37-square-meter room faces the sea. After entering the room, Adelia arranged their clothes, while Adi cleaned herself. Once her husband is done, replace Adelia who cleans up.

The two of them sat on the bed watching television after they cleaned up.

"Where is Ai, happy?" adi asked while looking at his wife.

"It's so nice, Mom. It is so fresh after seeing the sea. Let alone hearing the sound of the waves, it feels soothing," replied Adelia.

"Thank you for the honeymoon, Mom." Adelia kissed Adi's cheek.

"Hmmm, I'm fishing." Adi gave a seductive look to his wife.

"What fishing, Mas?" Adelia frowned, not understanding what her husband meant.

"Let me eat you, Ai," Adi replied as she blinked one eye.

"What the hell, Mas." Adelia blushed in shame.

"I've been fasting for almost a week. I'm breaking the fast now. Ai, don't you do it, do you?" Adi looked at my wife.

"No, Mom." Adelia's cheeks are red.

Adi then turned off the main light and turned on the sleeping lights. After that they channeled each other's longing and love to achieve the pleasure of the world many times.

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Thank you for Norma who is willing to provide information about Bintan Island. If there are friends who are domiciled in Bintan, you can also share information via comments, PC or DM at IG @kokoro.no.tomo.82. If there is an error in my information please correct it. Thank you 🙏🤗

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