I took an early bus from Gent to Evergem, and had lots of time before my haircut at Kapsalon Joyce.  So why not explore?

At a side street intersection I saw a sign: Gerardsmolen.  I didn’t know what it meant and Google Translate felt like too much of an effort.  So along a cobblestone path I began …

Soon the meaning revealed itself – a windmill (molen).  You’ll see a pic at the end of this post.  But the real story for me was yet to emerge.

A playground for all of us!  Especially the young ones.  Here we have two swings for the kids to fly high, and one safe one for the wee human beings.  In the background, a colourful slide with a sandy landing.

How about climbing up, climbing down, and crawling through?  And don’t forget the net on the left, which may leave you dangling in the air.

The slide again, loops for hand-over-hand strength moves, and …

The best of the best

A junior zip line!

Hang on tight and feel the wind in your hair

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I was mightily impressed.  I bet some kids thought this up.  Whoever did the deed … congratulations.  Adventure.  Determination.  Fun.

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And, oh yes – the windmill.  Very nice.  But it’s not what opened my eyes.