Pulau Jerejak-ing

A few days ago, my mom and I decided to go to Pulau Jerejak. From what we've heard about this island so very close to Penang, the place seemed fun for a one-day trip. So, we just bought the tickets and bounced off to the island.
The ferry ride (or was it a boat?) was quite pleasant, with the cool wind gently blowing past us, and probably messing up everyone's hair (I seem to recall many aunties scurrying for cover..hehe). After what seemed eternity (around 5 minutes), we reached the island safely. In the 18 years of my life, I've never set foot on this island before. Hence, I was just as excited as a hibernating polar bear, probably because I realized that 18 years of never being here were too short a time.
The service was great, and the scenery was beautiful. I suspect there were jungle trekking, flying fox, camping packages available, but being a National Service trainee (hehe...hehe...), that part of my life is considered so long ago.
But just so my trip here would not be considered a waste of time, I persevered to take down notes of the flora and fauna on this island. And I actually learned some very interesting facts about Pulau Jerejak. This fabled island was said to be where Francis Light set foot before he reached Pulau Pinang (the Pearl of the Orient).
*for those uninterested in facts, do not continue reading*
This island, covered with thick coastal forest, aging approximately 4000 years hosts 210 species and 71 families of plants. The main plant communities that can be found on Jerejak island are Dipterocarp, Mangrove, Riverine Coastal and Weedy species.
Ahem, and for those who are looking for an aphrodisiac (the traditional ones), fret not, there are supposedly many of the revered Tongkat Ali plants (Eurycoma Longifolia, a medicinal plant that increases strength and energy) growing on this island.
Besides that, there is the White Bellied Sea Eagle and Long Tailed Macaques that live on this island. I spotted one monkey btw. Hehe.
So, there it is. My day in Jerejak Island. Haha. (Although I didn't do much except fold a grasshopper from a Palm tree leaf, I got to spend time with my grandma and family), so, this trip was just another excuse to go gallivanting around Penang with them. Muahaha.