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| Lovely symmetry! |
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| Nineteen windmills guard the canals and reservoirs of Kinderdijk. |
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| While the windmills have been replaced by modern pumps, they are kept in readiness in case of a crisis. |
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| The Nederwaard windmills were built in 1738. |
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| Across from them, the Overwaard windmills were constructed two years later. |
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| The Overwaard pumping station |
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| This diesel-powered pumping station can move 1,500 cubic meters of water per minute. |
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| Kinderdijk is popular with both tourists and locals. A bike path runs along the canal next to the footpath. |
All photos copyright 2012 by Nancy Parode / Old Line Photography
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