Amsterdam and Antwerp We had an interesting time here, with the canals, 'Coffee Houses', and 'Amsterdam Barbies' in their glass cages. It was hot, but the Hotel had great ice. We got around via Streetcar, very easy. Then via train to Antwerp, Belgium. This was the old government center in Antwerp. A 16th century castle along the river. We stayed with friends Jaak and Caroline In a small town on the outskirts of Antwerp. This is Jaak's backyard. Vivian (who lives in Albuquerque now) was born nearby     We rode along the nearby canal to Holland.  Note the cooling towers.  Nuclear fission supplies a much  larger percentage of power in Europe.  Back to the Trip page.