In April, before the trees really had leafed out, we spotted these kayakers on the French Broad on what passes for rapids. This is in the middle of the stretch that separates the East and West sides of Biltmore Estate.

This is, I guess, something of an obligatory pose for visitors to Biltmore. Here Kathy patiently is posing with Abner on a beautiful day in April. Below is a shot of an amazing variety of hydrangea that I saw in the conservatory at the estate.