We woke up even later than expected this morning; it wasn’t until around 8:30 that things really started to get going. We took a leisurely shower, had breakfast, and around 10:30 decided to walk to the Texas State Capitol. The state’s government center. True to Texas tradition, it’s the largest capitol in the country, even larger than the Capitol in Washington, D.C. We explored the building’s interior, visiting the House of Representatives, the Senate, and more. Afterward, we walked through the Historic District to Rainey Street, where we settled into a Beer Garden for a delicious lunch of a bratwurst sandwich and a Hazy IPA. Then we leisurely headed to our apartment on a rented scooter and lounged on the top floor. Around 7:30, we took an Uber to Terry Black BBQ restaurant, a must-do if the guidebooks are to be believed, but don’t believe everything you read. The meat was delicious, but the ambiance wasn’t exactly European. We join a line that lasts for half an hour to 45 minutes. When we finally reach the ordering area, it’s a rush, and within a minute we’re sent inside with a tray full of food to find a table ourselves. The term “food shed” or “soup kitchen” is used, and yes, that’s not far from the truth. Within an hour, we’re in the Uber back to our apartment, finishing the day with a final beer.
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