Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of mid-18th century windmills (19).
A modern pump for removing water in lieu of windmills.
The windmills are still occupied and the owner must be able to operate the windmill. This gentleman is explained how he sets the vanes.
Notice his wooden shoes. People still use them everyday.
The "control" for the windmill vanes.
Worn wooden shoes.
This is a UNESCO site.
The position of the vanes can be used to send messages. During WWII, they were used to signal German activities.
Birds around the area.
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