点评:Lok Bhavan /Cabo Raj Nivas: A Tour Through Time
Conducted by Adolphina and Bob, 17 October 2026
The exclusivity of this elite government property, the limited number of seats on the tour, the storied mystique of anything heritage in Goa, and the firebrand conservationist passion of Adolphina and Bob made this outing unforgettable. As we passed through the gates of the Lok Bhavan, the air grew cooler by several degrees, and the dense rainforest seemed to draw me back a few centuries. Adolphina and Bob filled the journey with a treasury of knowledge about the flora, the fauna, the architecture, the folklore, and the intricate Christian traditions that make this place so special.
The hallowed tombstone of Dona Paula was a moment of quiet wonder. Its inscription, translated into English, and the small marker beneath it, where her remains rest, carry the story of uncommon kindness of a noblewoman whose legacy lingers over the land. The well-preserved Cadillac Limousine, once the official vehicle of the last Portuguese Governor, held a presence all its own, a relic of a grander era.
The walk through the grotto of St. Paula (AD347-404) opening onto the other side, was like stepping through a magic portal. Before me unfolded a pristine view of primary rainforest, untouched and whole. The ride down the road to Cannon Point left me quietly envious of those who get to live and enjoy this exclusive corner of Goa every day.
The unscripted style of Adolphina and Bob, the depth of their research, and the generosity of their spirit made this tour truly special.
翻译:洛克·巴万/卡博·拉杰·尼瓦斯:一场穿越时空的之旅
由阿道菲娜与鲍勃带队,2026年10月17日
这座政府专属宅邸的尊贵身份、有限的参观名额、果阿各类历史遗迹所自带的故事与神秘色彩,再加上阿道菲娜与鲍勃身上那种热情坚定的保护意识,使得这次游览令人终生难忘。当我们跨入洛克·巴万的大门时,周遭气温骤降数度,茂密的雨林仿佛将我带回了几个世纪之前。阿道菲娜和鲍勃在旅途中向我们分享了大量知识——关于当地的动植物、建筑风格、民间传说,以及让这片土地如此独特的各种基督教传统。
多娜·保拉的墓碑令我们心生敬畏与惊叹。其上的铭文被翻译成了英文,而墓碑下方刻有她的遗骸所在位置的小标记,它们共同诉说着这位贵族女性非凡的善良与仁慈,她的美德至今仍在这片土地上流传。那辆保存完好的凯迪拉克加长轿车也令人印象深刻。它曾是最后一位葡萄牙总督的专车,至今仍独具风采,堪称一个更加辉煌时代的见证。
穿过通往另一侧的圣保拉(公元347-404年)岩洞后,宛如穿越了一道神奇的门户。眼前展现的是一片原始而完整的热带雨林景观,未受任何破坏。沿着道路驶向坎农角时,我不禁暗自羡慕那些每天都能在这片果阿的绝美角落中生活、享受的人们。
阿道菲娜与鲍勃那种随性自然的行事风格……他们深入的研究以及慷慨的胸怀,让这次旅行变得格外特别。