Just a small fraction of the visitors
Visiting the cherry blossoms this year could not be any different than last year when it was cold, dreary, and so foggy you couldn't see the trees across the basin. The blossoms peaked a full month later than last year and were accompanied by blue, sunny skies and record high temperatures (it was ninety degrees today!).
I hope you'll indulge me as I share a few pictures from my time spent with the cherry blossoms.
A clear view of the Jefferson Memorial
Sadly, I did not partake in the paddle boating
The Washington Monument is under construction, but the blossoms cover up the ugly scaffolding quite nicely
The blooms normally only last a few days, so no tree was unattended
What marks the unofficial return to spring to you or your area of the country?
I am so jealous! It is my goal to some year visit DC when the cherry blossoms bloom.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! A perfect day to be outside.
ReplyDeleteFor us, spring is when the bluebonnets arrive on the sides of the highways. It's the state flower, and they basically pop up overnight and coat the sides of the hills.
I know I say this a lot, but WHY IS IT STILL SNOWING IN WISCONSIN???? Sorry, I'm just really jealous of anyone who is not wearing snow boots and a winter coat right now.
ReplyDeleteWe had some crab apple trees in my front yard growing up that would bloom like these for a few days every spring, and I looked forward to it every year. So pretty :)