Isn’t it true that the best things in life are free?
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| At first I didn’t know what this was |
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| Then I took a look through and only saw trees. |
I‘m as gullible as the next guy when it comes to viewing binoculars at scenic overlooks. If I have a quarter I drop it in. The verdict is almost always the same:
Maybe I should have saved my money instead.
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| Here’s the ruins of an old water powered mill |
And it somehow doesn’t it always cheapen the entire experience?
That’s why I was so happy to run across a “free” viewing window along a bike path near Kelmis, Belgium. It frames the place beside the lake where an old water-powered mill once stood.
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| It doesn’t take long for nature to take over |
Behind it, and unmistakable to the ear, was the sound of running water, also part of the old industrial landmark.
Talk about getting my money’s worth!
