Asheville, NC

Well, we're finally back in our home state again. We arrived in Asheville yesterday, made arrangements for today's activities and went out for my birthday dinner.

This morning, we went to Biltmore House where we spent several hours touring the estate on Segways - our second Segway experience of the trip. We rode the X2 offroad version and needed it as we rode over gravel paths and across fields and up and down hills. One stop gave us a unique view of the back of the Biltmore House from atop a large hill. What a fun experience!

In the afternoon we toured through the house seeing all four floors and the basement area. The last time we were here, only the first and second floors were open. There is a lot to see in this old home. We also toured the gardens which were in full bloom. Totally breathtaking. It costs a lot more to tour the Biltmore than it did 10+ years ago but it was worth every penny.

To make a perfect day even better, an old friend, Tom Lawton, picked me up at the RV and took me to a local old-time music jam where we spent the evening playing music. What a great way to end the day. Thanks, Tom!