We started off by heading south of Bryan to the little town of Round Top. As you cross into Washington County you realize the history of the place. Originally known as Washington-on-the-Brazos, the town of Washington, with 265 folks, was the place where the Texas declaration of independance from Mexico was signed in 1836. It was the capital of the Republic of Texas from 1842 to 1846.
In the town of Round Top, population 77, we ate at one of the few dining establishments, Scotty and Friends. Jo-Anne had thier signature May's burger and I had a fried green tomato sandwich, both of which were excellent. The place is over 200 years old and you can see the wavy glass in this shot out the window while we were eating. Round Top is a facinating place with many buildings dating from the 1800s and reflecting the early German heritage for this area. It also hosts one of the largest antique festivals and sales events in Texas.
Across from the restaurant is this huge oak which was probably planted by the road when the town was founded in the 1850s and the building behind it was a tavern and inn.
The colors say it all!
And these are just wildflowers ... kinda like weeds, eh?
Hardly!
