Contrary to expectations, stepping onto a houseboat did not make me immediately want to return to solid grounds. In fact, it was surprisingly stable despite the “house” floating on a lake, a single rope tethering it to the pier.
Taking careful, steady steps on the wooden floor, I ventured further inside with my fellow travellers. The boat’s woody scent greeted our group of 16 who would be staying aboard for two nights during our visit to the Royal Belum State Park in Gerik, Perak.
