Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Kas di Pal' i Maishi





This straw (sorghun stalk) house reproduces the life at the country side in the mid-nineteenth century. It was the simplest form of house construction during the seventeenth, eighteenth and early twentieth century, by descendants of slaves in the surroundings of plantation houses in CuraƧao. Although it was for sure not as cosy as it looks like - there were many people living in such a little house and considering the heat and the lack of water...
Interesting is also the cactus fences, to prevent the animals of coming into the yard.
Such a pleasant place to visit: the owner cooks you a typical meal and has curious stories to tell. There are nice postcards where she is dressed in traditional Curacao's costume.
See also in the DVD a short movie about other interesting museums in Curacao.

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