This is my contribution to the Lens-Artist Challenge for this week. In this challenge we are encouraged to pick a place we’ve travelled to that was memorable. For me, it was a trip to a place in The Netherlands that captured my heart. It was full of history, practicality, and beauty. It was special because I was on my first trip to Europe and was with my oldest son. I hope you enjoy the place I picked!
This is a photo of the Windmills at Stompwijk, just outside of The Hague in the Netherlands. I visited there in September of 2016 with my son, who was presenting at an international Computational Biology Conference. We took a short bus ride to Leidschendam, and then walked the rest of the way to see these three windmills that were originally built-in 1672. They were taken out of service in 1951 but still serve as residences for Dutch families. On the day of our visit, we were alone on the gravel drive, and free to gaze at these incredible structures. It was an adventure I will always remember!
All photos are copyrighted by Carol Labuzzetta, 2016, and all rights are reserved. Do not reproduce in any form without express consent. Thank you!
OK, call me an idiot —-I had no idea people actually lived in windmills!! Loved your choice, especially because you shared it with your obviously brilliant son 😊
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Lovely choice! In Sweden people live in the old windmills too!
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Love your choice! So beautifully captured. These reminds me the trip we made last summer!
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I like these photos. I have seen some in my travels, but not this close. Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful photographs. No people. Lucky!!
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Yes! We were very luck that it was just us and the windmills! I have heard that most people have a different experience.
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What a great memory for you and your son. It looks like a fabulous place to visit. We’ve spent quite a bit of time in The Netherlands, but haven’t visited this place yet. Now we should go!
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You should! It was great! It is in the countryside, we had to walk a ways when we got off the bus. But, you could bike to it too! Thanks for stopping by!
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You’re very welcome.
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