I come from an era when travelling from Penang Island to Province Wellesley meant taking a ferry or a sampan if you are going to Prai. My generation in Penang also saw the Penang Bridge materialise piece by piece. The presence of a mammoth monolith in the middle of the straits must have created many eddie-currents and turbulence in the waters which in turn must have caused deposition of sands a little distance from the shore. Over time, more soil deposits eventually created a small islet. Birds must have rested on it to break their journey, sowing seed through its droppings.
Over the years, during my regular visits back home, I noticed that the islet was literally growing under my nose. From a barren piece of pebbled sand, I saw patchy vegetation. Then came scrubs. And what do you know? In 30 years' time, it became a self-sustained island with trees and a weekend spot for adventurous sun-seeker. Boats can be seen strapped by the beach. Yes, it now has a fairly dense mini-jungle over its centre and sandy beach to accompany.
Over the years, during my regular visits back home, I noticed that the islet was literally growing under my nose. From a barren piece of pebbled sand, I saw patchy vegetation. Then came scrubs. And what do you know? In 30 years' time, it became a self-sustained island with trees and a weekend spot for adventurous sun-seeker. Boats can be seen strapped by the beach. Yes, it now has a fairly dense mini-jungle over its centre and sandy beach to accompany.
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