Kusu Island Adventure — Datuk Nenek's Shrine (Part 3)

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Kusu Island Adventure — Exploring Tua Pek Kong Temple (Part 2)

 A little rain, sun and peeling paint cannot chase us away! RESPECT!!!

May ALL your wishes come true!!!💓

Kusu Island means Tortoise Island!

Aunty’s Escape Plan: Rejected!

Now came the part of the trip I had been dreading—the climb up to pray to Datuk Nenek. The signboard announced 152 steps, and Aunty was already considering an alternative itinerary.

Perhaps Ah Girl and the gang could head uphill while I explored the food centre or browsed the souvenir stalls below? Everybody would have something to do. Quite a sensible arrangement, surely?

Aunty: You all go up and pray lah. I can look around the food centre and souvenir stalls while waiting!

Ah Girl: Nice try, Mummy. You’re coming with us!

Aunty: But somebody should inspect what’s down here mah…

Legs: We support Aunty’s proposal!

Ah Girl: Come, let’s go!

Aiyoh… my little escape plan hadn’t even got off the ground, and it was already rejected. Ah Girl was keeping Aunty firmly with the gang. Those 152 steps were waiting! 👣

Camera happy, Legs unhappy!

Powered by Thoughts of Lunch!

Ah Girl + Gang: Aunty, think of the char kway teow, oyster omelette, chicken wings… GO! GO! GO!
Aunty: Oi, you all know exactly how to tempt me hor!
Legs: Wait… those dishes are included in this trip?
Tummy: Never mind the questions. Start climbing!
Camera: Wah, suddenly everybody is moving!

My escape plan had failed, but the gang had found another way to get Aunty uphill: a very persuasive menu. With every dish they named, lunch sounded better—and my legs became a little more cooperative. 

A Grateful Aunty at the Top

Would you believe it? Aunty climbed all the way up without stopping—not even once—and without any leg cramps! After all my worries beforehand, I was amazed at myself.

Aunty: Eh… we reached already? My legs didn’t complain?
Legs: Give us some credit, Aunty. We did well today!
Tummy: Now, about that char kway teow…

Jokes aside, I felt truly blessed. Thank you, Datok Kong and Datuk Nenek, for watching over Aunty on the climb. I reached the top with a grateful heart—and a little more confidence in these legs of mine. 🙏💛

Tying Wishes to the Trees

Yellow ribbons were tied among the glossy green leaves, each little knot holding a wish close to someone’s heart.

Aunty’s wish was simple: good health for my family. May everyone stay safe and well, and may we have many more ordinary, happy days together.

Aunty: A little ribbon, but a big wish—please watch over my family. 🙏💛

Praying hard...Aunty don't roll down the stairs!

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