Above is the view of some of the fields in the functioning farm area of Biltmore. This is one of our favorite routes because as we continue up this hill and around a bend, we enter dense forest. The shade is welcome for walking at this time of year.

These things are some kind of weed that I would really like to grow. They are like triffids. They start fairly small, grow into rather large furry plants with thick leaves, and then send up this huge 5 foot tall spike with yellow flowers. Very cool.