How to build a floating island
Each family harvists a few blocks of the roots of the reeds (as shown here) from the lake. Then they are tied together, and layers of reeds are layered criss crossed for a good solid floor. Each island has 6 to 10 families and a president. The dude on the right is the president of the island we visited. Yes, the photo is taken on the island. The floating island is also anchored down as we were 20 meters deep here, with the islandĀ“s thickness only about 1 to 2 meters. Walking was a bit wobbly at times.