Today we were greeted by a moderate drizzle so we wimped out and got a ride to the Capital building instead of our planned walk. We arrived moments before the 12 pm tour after being strip searched (well, not really).
Our tour guide was very nice but did not impress us with her knowledge of Texas history (asking for confirmation that the Civil War ended in 1861. Sorry actually that would be 1865).
After the tour we got to see the State Senate in action. They were discussing a bill that involved a tax break for egg producers. We were then subjected to some of the worst puns about eggs that I’ve ever heard. About 6 senators were wasting taxpayers money telling stupid jokes. Our tour guide said the state legislators meet only during odd numbered years. Now I know why.
Tomorrow we head for Big Bend National Park. We have been hearing awful news about the rains but so far we have only had very mild showers. Let’s hope that keeps up.
I am not sure if we will have good wifi in the National Park. So it is possible you might not hear from me for a couple of days (is that a round of applause I just heard?).
Robert
Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other Ramblings 
Love reading about your adventures! Hope you don’t get soaked! Look forward to hearing all about Big Bend!
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