Keranji Island

During the school holidays, my family and I went to Keranji Island. From the mainland, we took a one-hour ferry ride to Keranji Jetty.
    From Keranji Jetty, we headed to Sri Biru Resort which was just within walking distance. Dad really loved the resort’s unique architecture. It was designed like a Minangkabau traditional house. At the resort, we were greeted by its friendly staff. They also served us mango juice as a welcoming drink.

    Right after we checked in, we went swimming. That was the first time I encountered such blu unpolluted sea water. Perhaps they gave the name Sri Biru because of this deep blue water. The beach was enchanting with its white sandy shore.

    On the second day, we cycled to Kampung Penyu. As I remembered, that was the first time I cycled with all my family members. We had a really wonderful time. Once we reached the village, we were shown the turtles’ rearing centre. We saw many turtles there, especially the ‘Penyu Belimbing’ which got the name from their star fruit-like shape. My little brother and I loved touching the turtles. They were so tame.
    The next day, we had a picnic at the Permai Waterfall site. The spray from the falling water created a misty sight and cools the surroundings. We swam in the pool of the waterfall and sat on the boulders while eating the sandwiches we brought along. It was most refreshing and totally different from the busy city back home.
    Finally we had to leave the island and took the ferry back to mainland. We have had the most memorable five-day vacation and hope to visit other islands too.