Windmills
This morning on the way to the airport, Tony and I presented on several topics regarding the Netherlands, one of which was windmills. We discussed how windmills began as a means for pumping water out of flooded plains, allowing the dutch to expand the amount of farmland available. As they moved into the 16th century, windmills were used for more industrial purposes, such as pressing oil, milling flour, and cutting wood ,which allowed the dutch to construct a large fleet in the 17th century. We also delivered a devotional to the group, reminding us that no matter where we travel, God watches over us, granting us traveling mercies like his did for Jacob in the Bible.