Its common for people to correlate Washington with corruption, inefficient bureaucracy, bickering, selfishness, and being out of touch with the average American. And to be fair, they would most often be correct in their assumptions.
However, for one week in March or April, thousands and thousands of tourists joyfully swarm the city to see the famed Japanese cherry blossom trees lining the Tidal Basin/Jefferson Memorial and other spots on the Mall. They are always stunning and beautiful and worthy of all the attention.
Last year, we had a week in mid March where it was 80 degrees so they bloomed weeks ahead of the "peak bloom" period. This year, the temperatures were below average forever and ever and ever (it seemed) so they bloomed weeks late. Finally, early this week, they popped and the Tidal Basin became gorgeous. The weather has been PERFECT also-it has been nice to walk around in warm weather enjoying the trees.
G ran the Cherry Blossom 10miler on Sunday so naturally I made a giant G and went to cheer him on.
Britt, Caity and I went down Monday night to see the trees. Caity had a tender moment with a squirrel. Precious. #bestiesandblossoms
Seriously, how beautiful are they?
I have a strange love for ducks, so this little mallard couple made me happy.
The pics i took last year were better. And there wasn't scaffolding on the Wash Mon. (seriously, bad time to do earthquake repair)
Most beautiful time of the year in DC. Even if it is only for a week.
Okay, I can't resist posting this pictures of my nephews at the doctors office. Don't worry, Daniel and Joseph are going to kindergarten in the fall. WHAT??
And this from 'The Simpsons". I dare you not to laugh.
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