Brussels

The Grand Place, Belgium, is like a fairyland of Gothic buildings. I and about 10 other women spent alot of time and money in the chocolate shop on the square. Soooooo good!
















The Atomium was built for the World's Fair. You can go up into it, going from sphere to sphere via escalators and steps.




While the ship remained docked in Antwerp, my group took a side bus trip to Brussels. When getting off the bus, we immediately smelled and saw wonderful Belgian Waffles. OMG!

More Food

I heard that in Belgium they eat their french fries with mayo based sauces. Hmmmm. So I had to try it. Sort of good.

Chololate

Chololate is everywhere and I love eating it. This is a fun example of many different ways chocolate can be shaped and sold. Ha Ha.

De Kathedraal

A fine, very tall Gothic marvel. The wonderful tower of this 14th-15thC Catholic cathedral, is golden and awe inspiring, as it dominates the skyline of the city.

Steen Castle

Our boat docked at Antwerp, Belgium. Our walking tour brought us to this wonderful castle, the Steen. I just love it.

Grote Market in Nijmegen

I walked around the Grote Market area in this lovely, old, university town. The building on the right is a weigh house from 1612, with imposing gables, and red and black shutters. It was a warm afternoon in April, and the square was filled with people outside at little tables, drinking beer, and laughing.

Nijmegen, the Oldest city

During the night, we sailed east across the top of the Netherlands, then the next afternoon, we swung around to the south near the German border and on into Nijmegen. I spent two whole afternoons there and was there twice of course.