Halal Love of the Senior
Honeymoon 2

"Ai, wake up and pray at dawn." Adi kissed the forehead of his wife who was still asleep due to fatigue with their activities burning calories overnight.

Adelia squirmed, slowly she opened her eyes. "Mas Adi, have you taken a shower?" adelia asked with a distinctive hoarse voice of waking up.

"Already dong. I woke up to Tahajud prayer. Ai, do you want me to take another shower?" Adi gave a seductive look at the woman who had already managed to steal his heart.

"Ih, what the hell, Mas." Adelia was wrong. He soon woke up from his sleep.

Adi laughed at his wife's behavior.

"Ai, take a shower let me do it" Adi said. After Adelia went to the bathroom, Adi made their bed. While waiting for his wife to finish the mandatory bath, he read the Qur'an in his cave.

After breakfast at the hotel, Dedi invites Adi and Adelia to go to their next destination, Penyengat Island. This small island, which is located to the west of Tanjung Pinang, is only about 2 km from the city center of Tanjung Pinang. To reach the island which has an area of 3.5 square km, can be reached by using a motorized boat or better known as a pompong ship.

Adi, Adelia and Dedi boarded a pompong ship with other passengers from Tanjung Pinang pier. This small wooden ship is able to accommodate about 20 people in one way to the Penyengat dock, and vice versa. The time it takes to get there is approximately 15 minutes.

...(pompong ship image)...

During the trip to Penyengat Island, Dedi told the origin of why it was called Penyengat Island. Previously the island was named Air Tawar Island. The island became a place where sailors used to take supplies of fresh water for their journey. Until now, the wells on Penyengat Island still fresh water, although the location is close to the beach.

It is said that in the past there were many animals such as insects that could sting. According to the story, there were sailors who violated the restrictions when taking water, then they were attacked by hundreds of venomous insects which were then called stingers. Therefore, this island is called Penyengat Island. While the Dutch people at that time called it by the name of Mars Island. When the center of government of the Kingdom of Riau is located on this island, its name becomes Penyengat Inderasakti Island.

Dedi also tells about the history of the formation of the Kingdom of Riau-Lingga which is still closely related to the Kingdom of Johor in Malaysia. In the past, the Kingdom of Johor was looking for a new area to rival Melaka. One day, their ship was hit by a storm and eventually hid in the upper Carang River. Because seeing the area there is a source of water, it is made a new city. The area eventually became slowly bustling with trade activity. Because it was so crowded, the atmosphere became boisterous, and over time the area was called Riau.

Penyengat Island is the seat of government of the Sultanate of Riau-Lingga-Johor-Pahang. The island is also the 'Mas Kawin' of Sultan Mahmud Syah to his beloved wife, Engku Putri Raja Hamidah in 1803.

Penyengat Island, currently designated as the 'World Peace Island' by the World Peace Committee (World Peace Community), is designated directly by the President of the World Peace Committee, Prof. Dr. Djuyoto Sutani, in Penyengat Island Traditional Hall. There are nine reasons why the Stinger was chosen, one of them because it is the center of Malay civilization plus the society is very ethical and mannered.

After arriving at the Penyengat dock, the passengers of the pompong ship down one by one. Dedi went down first, and then Adi. After that Adi helped his wife down by holding Adelia's hand.

When going to enter Penyengat Island, they are greeted by the Welcome Gate on Penyengat Island which is light yellow. Adi and Adelia also took pictures there.

After satisfied taking pictures, they ride bentor or motorcycle rickshaw to surround Penyengat Island. Their first destination was Sultan Riau Grand Mosque. The mosque is bright yellow with a combination of green is not too far from the Penyengat pier. Yellow symbolizes well-being, while green is a religious symbol.

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(picture of Sultan Riau Grand Mosque)...

Sultan Riau Grand Mosque is open to the public without any religious view. The main rule here is that visitors should take off their footwear and dress modestly. The clothes should cover the knees and shoulders and if it can be long-sleeved. For women should wear a scarf that covers the hair. And in the mosque, visitors should not take photos so as not to interfere with worship activities in it.

The mosque, which was originally only a simple wooden building with brick floors, was built by Sultan Mahmud in 1803. Then in 1832, Yang Dipertuan Muda VII King Abdurrahman announced that he would build the mosque. People also worked together to build this mosque. They came to Penyengat Island to deliver building materials, food, and energy, as a sign of sincere love to the Creator and the Sultan. Many contribute chicken eggs to the amount up to ship. For fear of being inedible, the architect eventually used egg whites for building adhesives mixed with sand and lime.

Adi and Adelia performed Duha prayers inside the mosque after previously taking wudu on the left and right of the mosque. After the prayer they saw a pulpit made of teak wood that was specially imported from Jepara. Near the pulpit, stored a plate of sand that is said to come from the land of Makkah al-Mukarramah. In addition there are tapestries from Turkey and crystal chandeliers that were a gift from the Kingdom of Prussia (Germany) in the 1860s.

They also saw a handwritten Qur'an mushaf placed inside a glass casket in front of the main entrance. The Mushaf was written by Abdurrahman Stambul, the son of Riau native to Penyengat Island who was sent by the Sultan to Egypt in 1867 AD. In the courtyard of the mosque there are two houses of Sotoh that are intended for travelers and a place to organize deliberation. In addition, in the yard there are also two halls, where to put food when there is kenduri and to break the fast when the month of Ramadan arrives.

After that, they headed to the Malay Custom Hall. This hall is made of wood and built in the style of a traditional house. Here customary events usually take place. After seeing the Malay Custom Hall, Adi and Adelia rented Malay custom clothing to take pictures there for about 15 minutes. They take pictures in photo spots in the form of a series of royal thrones and unique traditional windows.

(picture of Malay Customary Hall)

...(image of the royal throne)...

Their next goal was to the Gunpowder Building which during the war was used to store gunpowder. This building was established during the heyday of the Riau kingdom. Initially there were four buildings located adjacent to each other but because it was not maintained and maintained properly, finally only one gunpowder building was left.

This building resembles a mosque building with a dome on the roof. The building with a distinctive yellow color is very sturdy and has a strong foundation and special design so that the building is resistant to wet and humid weather. The entire building is made of concrete with sturdy and thick walls. Wall thickness reaches a size of approximately 40 cm. In addition, the windows in this gunpowder building are also equipped with iron bars. So that the building becomes safe to use to store gunpowder.

Adi and Adelia listened carefully to the explanation of the gunpowder building. There they also do not forget to take photos as a memento.

Next they went to Bukit Kursi Defense Fortress. The fortress, built on the hill, was used as a means of defense as well as to defend and protect the sovereignty of the region from enemy attacks in ancient war. The origin of the name of this fort because of its location in an area called Bukit Kursi.

After the fort was built for 2 years, 80 cannons were brought from Europe as a means of defense or attack the enemy placed at each strategic corner. According to historical records, this fort was able to prove to be a formidable shield in dispelling Dutch invaders who originally intended to conquer Penyengat Island.

From the top of Bukit Kursi, Adi and Adelia can see the charm of the beautiful scenery below, which is a clear blue sea expanse and green hill rows that are very refreshing to the eye.

They then went to Kantor Palace which is a palace owned by Yang Dipertuan Muda Riau VIII King Ali in 1844 to 1857. The Palace Office is also known as the Mahrum Kantor. With an area of 1 hectare, this building includes a palace complex where it serves as the residence of King Ali and his relatives and also as the office of King Ali.

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(picture of the Palace Office)...

The tomb of King Ali Haji became their last destination on Penyengat Island. Raja Ali Haji is known as the Father of Indonesian Malay because it has contributed greatly to the birth of standard Malay grammar guidelines. He holds a national hero in literature. His most famous work is 'Gurindam Twelve'.

King Ali Haji died in 1837 and was buried on Penyengat Island. His own tomb was built simply under shady trees. There are several buildings in this cemetery complex, including a mini mosque that is domed and mihrab. The building is covered with yellow paint that dominates the green color. Inside the cemetery complex there are also tombs of kings such as the King of the Sultanate of Riau Lingga, King Ahamad Shah, King Abdullah and the tombs of people who have royal kinship.

Adi and Adelia bought a creak that is a typical snack Penyengat Island. This snack is similar to a mini donut but is made from rice flour mixed with a red cave. Formerly deram-deram was one of the snacks in the Malay Sultanate.

(picture of the grunt)

After all, they returned to Tanjung Pinang by pompong ship. Their next destination was to visit Trikora Beach. During a trip inside the minibus, Adelia fell asleep because she was tired.

"Mother, you're tired, sir?" asked Dedi when she saw Adelia sleeping on Adi's shoulder from the rear view mirror.

"Oh, right, sir," said Dedi, smiling to himself. "Before going to the beach we stop first to see the statue of a thousand faces, sir," he continued later.

"Thousand faces?" Adi's forehead is wrinkled.

"Yes, Sir. Later there will be about 500 statues of granite with a variety of different expressions. Because so many it is called a thousand faces even though the number is not up to a thousand statues," said Dedi.

"Well, cool. That statue was made here, too, sir?" ask Adi.

"No, Sir. The statue was made by an artist from China. After it was done, it was just sent here."

Finally they stopped at the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Temple which is known to be unique because there is a statue of 1000 faces there. Adi and Adelia were instantly fascinated by the magnificent architecture of the building made similar to the Wall of China. In front of him, there is a statue of Buddha about 5 meters high. Behind the wall were statues standing in a semi-circular stands.

After being satisfied to look around and take photos, they continued their journey to the largest viraha in Southeast Asia, Viraha Avalokitesvara Graha. Inside this temple, there is a statue of Goddess Kuan Yin Phu Sha in a very majestic sitting position. Its height is 16.8 meters. It weighs 40 tons, and is coated with 22 carat gold. In addition, there are also statues of deities as high as approximately 3.5 to 4 meters which are lined on the right and left side of the room facing towards the statue of Dewi Kuan Yin Phu Sha.

Last stop of the day to Trikora Beach. The beach with white sand, clear water and sloping waves is the longest beach on Bintan Island. This coastline is approximately 25 km, because the length of this beach area is divided into 4 parts, namely Trikora 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Adi and Adelia enjoy the scenery along Trikora Beach not only on the sea side. On the mainland side, there is a beautiful coconut plantation is also inexhaustible.

Once they reach Trikora 3 Beach, there are large white granite boulders that are not found in other parts. While there they also taste young coconut water is sweet and fresh. After being satisfied along the beach, seeing the scenery, playing on the beach and enjoying various culinary, they returned to the hotel in between by Dedi.

They booked dinner at the hotel which was enjoyed on the terrace of the room while looking out at the open sea. Accompanied by the sound of waves that make the atmosphere more shahdu.

"Today not done, Ai?" adi asked after dinner, looking at the woman sitting next to him.

"I'm not happy, but I'm happy" Adelia replied.

"Said Mr. Dedi we can tomorrow water toys as much, or we want to take the one to the mangrove?"

"To mangrove only, Mas. Water can be everywhere. If we have brought a child, we must choose all day water toys. Because we're still two, so we just go to all the tourist attractions. I'm also lazy to change clothes" said Adelia.

"May you come home from here, bring the results, Ai" Adi said.

"What results, Mom? A special gift here?" Adelia frowning.

"It's just that you don't understand, Ai," said Adi.

Adelia shook her head. "Seriously, I don't know, Mom."

Adi chuckled at the expression on his wife's face that looked serious.

"Ih, Mas Adi laughed instead." Adelia's face turned sullen.

"Ai, funny anyway. Gemesine." Adi pinched his wife's cheek.

"Mas Adi" cried Adelia. "I'm angry." She glanced in annoyance at her husband.

Adi laughed again.

"Where else is angry, here I love first." Adi brought the face closer, intending to tease his wife.

"Mas Adi nyebelin, uh." Adelia pushes Adi's body away from her.

Adi catches Adelia's hand and holds it.

"There is still energy to be angry? Instead of being thrown free to anger mending is used for a more useful and fruitful hummm." Adi gave a seductive look to his wife.

"What the hell, Mas. From earlier talking only results," Adelia cerocos.

Adi smiled again, he got up from his seat and took Adelia to stand.

"Where are you going, Mum?" adelia asked after standing up.

"You will plow and plant rice fields so that you can harvest soon," Adi replied as she blinked one eye.

Adelia still looked confused. "Well, did Mas Adi have rice fields?"

"Had dong. Here I show you." Adi took Adelia into the room. Not to forget he locked the door and put a sign 'Don't disturb' on the outer door handle.

"Don't go in the room, Mas?" Adelia looked even more astonished.

Adi then started to approach his wife. They stand facing. He looked into the eyes of the woman who was already his soulmate with great love. He cupped Adelia's face with both hands to make them look at each other.

"My crater, Ai. The only place I can sow the seeds I have. If it works, it will grow here the seed." Adi smiled as one hand stroked Adelia's stomach.

Blushhp ....

Adelia blushed in embarrassment at her husband's words. Why did he become so stupid and not understand all those terms, his inner self.

"Have you understood yet, Ai?"

Adelia nodded. She was ashamed of her husband.

"Anything plowed and planted?"

Adelia nodded back, still with a timid expression.

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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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