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