The road trip south toward Anna Maria Island continues. Jessica, Erica and I visited and stayed with our dear friends, Meg and Irwin. Meg and Irwin recently moved from Cleveland to be closer to family. Here are the five of us (with Erica behind the camera):
We enjoyed each other's company and took long walks. On one of our excursions, we passed a neighbor's Heritage Turkey farm (note: this is October. The turkeys are plump.) When we approached, the turkeys were scattered over a large area.
They were so interested in us, looking for something to eat I suppose, or just curious?
The five of us visited the Biltmore House and Estate in Asheville, NC.
This most remarkable example of opulence was the creation of George Vanderbilt, beginning in 1889. The house spans 175,000 square feet on an estate of 8,000 acres. Inside, there are hundreds of rooms with endless displays of remarkable art including a Tapestry Gallery. The vast 19th century kitchens and state of the art plumbing and even 19th century refrigeration systems are accessible to visitors.
Outside, the gardens and the views are seemingly endless.
Panoramic view looking west
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