Finally made it to the Capitol Building.
It was a bit strange; after passing through a metal detector, one was free to roam the entire building--sans guide.
Beautiful hinges on the doors of the Senate and Rep Chambers.
This shot was supposed to show the cool star-shaped lights.
Have never seen a state so enamored with the star symbol--it's on EVERYTHING here.
Senate desks.
Such great details throughout the building.
Too chicken to actually lean over the railing and take a floor shot.
Yes, many many shots--it's just such an arresting building in the skyline, one cannot help it.
Some historic large ancient tree....
and as we're hitting a streak of 100+ days, am spending as much time as possible at Barton Springs--this was my view for most of yesterday afternoon. Going to be difficult to be closed up in the classroom in a couple of weeks.
Another floor design
Back to a delicious little NY pizza joint for a snack; floating in icy cold water and reading for hours is so exhausting....
More Texas flora.
Wall, shore, they let you wander round the building on your own, they're armed. And if you piss them off, or go where you're not meant to, or try any shenanigans, they'll shoot you. End of story.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Texas.
Did you ever make it to Sac to the capitol building there? It's a lot like this.
Also, I suspect your classroom will have AC, so you won't quite feel cooped up...?