LINCOLN, NEBRASKA…THE CAPITAL

 We like to visit state capitals and their capitols.  We did so in Nebraska today.

A few things were of interest to me.  One, the legislature here is a unicameral body, not two like every other state in the Union, house and senate.  The members also seem to be very accessible to the public.

Two, the state capitol building was as majestic as most European cathedrals, at least from the inside.  Also, it is a state law that no building can be taller than the Capitol building. The gold-tiled dome is currently being restored.

                                                            The ceiling and wall art was outstanding 

                                    The outside rose garden

                                There were mosaics everywhere 

Three, not trying to stereotype, but people with a Czech heritage really like to talk!  We met two separate people who work at the Capitol building who took a nice chunk of time to tell us all about the state legislature, the building itself and the Nebraska University football team (who they wish had a better coach, a better quarterback, a better something or other.)  We enjoyed our time with each of them and may run into them again at the game on Saturday.