More Road Trip, Usual PM Storm, Quiet Tropics

 Our stay at the Biltmore continues, but today we took an off site road trip to see Chimney Rock, a spectacular view overlooking Lake Lure , a community that was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Helene.  We begin driving out of the Biltmore.

To get in/out of the property, you drive past an Archway that shows how high the flood waters got in Biltmore Village.

As you can see, the water mark was almost to the top of the arch.  On the road to Chimney Rock & Lake Lure, there still were signs of washed out roads & bridges.  Once there, the views were fabulous!

We finished with a nice beverage out on their patio overlooking the Lake.  We begin our drive home Friday AM where the weather is basic summertime.

You're hot & humid with a stray storm.  At least the Tropics remain quiet.

When I get back, I'll work up my podcast for next week showing you why you need to schedule the Biltmore on your bucket list. To see it, go sign up at bobbreck.com.  Stay tuned!

Beautiful Biltmore, Peaceful Tropics

 I am enjoying my vacation from the heat and humidity of south Louisiana with low humidity and comfy temps of the mountains of North Carolina.  The drive up was stunning as we moved from the rolling hills of Alabama to the Smokey & Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia & the Carolinas.

We are staying at the Inn on property at the Biltmore in Asheville, N.C.  It is a 5 star place where you only come to celebrate a special (Birthday, anniversary) occasions.  Here's my view from my room.

This is not the house where the Vanderbilt's lived  Today we took a tour of that, all 175,000 sq. ft!

It is an incredible structure built in the 1890s with all the modern technology of the times. indoor swimming pool, bowling alleys, elevators, electricity etc.  On site is a winery

Yes the Little fella bought a case, not a barrel, of some really good tasting chardonnay.  I was hoping to do a podcast, but we're having difficulty downloading images.  Back in NOLA...

Saharan Dust has shut down the MDR and the Caribbean & Gulf are quiet.  Some upper disturbances are bringing donw some storms, but most are staying to the north.  I'll try to work on that podcast, but will do one once back next week.  Stay tuned!