In the previous photo, you might have noticed a building with a windmill on it. This is a detail photo of that building.
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Uphill, against the wind and with a partially flat tire, Petal begins the return trip.
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The search to find air was a success, but even with that miracle, there is little wind in Petal's sails. It was a very long 6.5 miles for her. The ride back was tough. I should have turned us around at Sagamore.
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This is the railroad bridge in Bourne. It is a unique design, with the center section lowering when needed to allow the train to cross. The new windmill at Mass Maritime Academy is visible to the right.
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Dark birds stand sentry on the light fixtures along the Cape Cod Canal trail. Could these be buzzards, waiting to prey on fallen bicyclists?
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Trail's end for The Petal. The Bourne railroad bridge looms in the background.
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Here is a better look at the bridge. I wonder who had the never to plant that flag on the top of the center section?
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And finally, wrapping up our windmill themed adventure, a close up of the new windmill at Mass Maritime Academy. Windmills like this one are proposed for installation on Horseshoe Shoal as part of the Cape Wind project. www.capewind.org
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