Audio fragment: Nemerlaer Castle

“Look, this is Nemerlaer Castle. It’s been empty for years. That’s a shame, isn’t it? A nobleman used to live here, but he had an argument with his family. His will said that the castle had to be uninhabited for 70 years after he died. That's now 60 years ago already. ... I can see myself living here in about ten years. And then, just like the nobleman, with good food and wine.” 

“The Essche Stroom is near by. The area is beautiful, but the water is polluted by the waste water from the leather factory. I hope they will clean the river up sometime. As it is now, I wouldn’t swim in it. I like to swim in the Staalbergven. 

I did that not too long ago, on a hot day, sneaking out to swim for an hour or so. During working hours. But my boss found out. He took 2 guilders from my wages! You know we only earn 3.50 a day ...”

“Come on, let’s cycle to Van Bommel!”