• Nuclear energy provides more than half of the electricity requirements in Belgium and The Netherlands. We saw this nuclear power plant enroute to Nijmegen.

• We docked in Nijmegen during the night and were greeted by this sunrise the next morning.

• A bridge across the River Waal in Nijmegen

• The wall and flood gate that protect Nijmegen from flooding during high water.

• The entrance to Valkhof Park

• In 1230, Nijmegen became a free German imperial city in the Holy Roman Empire. At that time, the double-headed eagle was adopted as part of Nijmegen's coat of arms.

• The 11th century St. Nicolas Chapel in Valkhof Park

• A view of the River Waal from Valkhof Park in Nijmegen

• Remains of the Carolingian Barbarossa ruins, also called St Martin's Chapel

• Nijmegen's open air market

• The Nijmegen double-decker city center mall

• Even Nijmegen has a Beaver Store

• A modern wing of City Hall

• Historic Nijmegen Stadhuis (City Hall), built in 1555 and renovated in 1879-1882. On the facade are some statues of kings and rulers that have played a role in the history of Nijmegen.

• A memorial in an alcove at City Hall

• Historical buildings at the Grote Markt ('Great Market'). The building on the right is the Waag, the weighing hall.

• The Waag

• The Waag is now used as a restaurant.

• St. Stephen's Church is behind these buildings on the Great Market

• This small gate provides access to St. Stephen's Church.

• Detail of St. Stephen's Gate

• Statue of Mariken, the main character in a Dutch fable

• Latin School, built 1544-1545 by architect Herman van Herengrave. The statues represent the twelve apostles.

• 'Coffee shops' in The Netherlands allow customers to smoke marijuana. If you are looking for coffee, go to a cafe.