04-29-2005

Went to DMV to apply for a driving license and Id. Passed the theoretical test, but had three errors though. However, had prepared for half an hour only. Adam dropped us off at Sacramento downtown. Had lunch at the Hardrock Cafe and went to the capitol afterwards, where the senate debates. Unfortunately Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't in the building, but I talked to his receptionist. Also visited the senate and assembly. "I'll be back" some time when Arnold is in session. Went to a shopping mall later and settled in a bar with their own local brewery specialized in Europian beers. Took a Mass of originally flavoured German Hefeweizen while Chris chose Wooden Heaven Ale. Enjoyed this sitting in the Californian sun. Chris got a Cingular cellphone contract from his uncle, so I will probably buy a Cingular prepaid card, since it offers unlimited free Cingular to Cingular service. Went to a nightclub in Old Sacramento in the evening, which more or less looked like a western saloon. This was completely different than in Germany. Everybody was sitting around two pianos where rock and country songs were performed on. Had some pitchers of local beer while listening to the music. No dancing though.