Vhoddlem Ghor – Ms. Sara Barbosa Fernandes – The owner and I on tour within The oldest house – part of the house close to the river – 500 years old.
– In 1640 (not very sure) the house was built and in stages
– Places to hide within the wardrobe during enemies attack
– underground stairs that reach straight towards the river to catch waiting boats
– 7 bedrooms – first floor – 7 bedrooms – ground floor, but earlier there were many near the riverside
Chandor earlier was the capital of Goa during the Kadambas dynasty – The History
– Furniture made of sesame wood brought from Burma by ancestor Fernandes
– English/German pianos
Look at the shape of the windows, look at the carvings
– Glasses on the wall with gold borders
– Belgium chandeliers
– folded table
– 5 years old wood-rose creeper
– Secrets to hide money/jewelry – box within boxes inside the furniture
– Modi script was recognized by the Portuguese government
– basin for the babies
And the tough maintenance as the house is close to the river – Termite – a big problem
– Old swords
– A palanquin/palki – pre-Portuguese period used to transport family priest
– Katre (palanquin) used especially by the ladies during travel
And many many more…
500 years old History well narrated – Thanks to Sara
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