[78-L] Texas visit

[Benno Häupl]

Howdy, Rainer!  

Here's a few ideas from a EUROPEAN point of view. Things that we do not have 
over here, but that are part of the American lifestyle. 

- Bullet Hole Shooting Complex, San Antonio. Really worth a visit.  
  Amazing to see proud fathers teach their 5 years olds to shoot handguns.  
  They also have armoured cars for shooting.  
  www.bullethole.com  (look up their website!) 
  To make things clear: I have never even touched a weapon, and never will. 

- Check out this rodeo calendar: 
  http://rodeosusa.com/rodeo/usa/texas/ 

- First Nations.  I always get in touch with minorities on my trips, anywhere. 
  Has always been rewarding. Only three tribes and reservations in Texas, though: 
  http://www.alabama-coushatta.com/ 
  And these two are not worth contacting. The Tigua tribe is almost completely 
  absorbed, and the Kickapoo have gone totally into the Casino business.     

- Honky Tonk places I liked best, besides the Austin and San Antonio trails: 
  Luckenbach, Texas (of course!)    http://www.luckenbachtexas.com/ 
  Gruene, Texas (pronounced "green")    http://www.gruenetexas.com/ 

Tip of the hat, pardner! 

Benno