A Porch With A View
April 8th, 2008 categories: Local News
It’s that time in Washington, the Cherry Blossom Festival is here. Thousands of people flock to D.C. every year to see the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in all their glory. I’m fortunate, I have a beautiful view from my very front porch of a Yoshino cherry tree. It blooms at the same time as the Tidal Basin trees, so I get a small glimpse of what, multiplied many times over, is going on a little further 
up the road. We managed to visit D.C. last Thursday, it just happened to be the day the blossoms peaked. Even though we arrived before ten in the morning, there were quite a few people strolling around the Basin, including groups of students and tourists from other parts of the world. The views really are spectacular with all the trees in bloom. The many activities planned for the day had not begun yet, but we were happy to stroll about without huge crowds. If you have not visited the festival before, it is not too late. Festivities will take place until this coming weekend. You are still in time to take in a Cherry Blossom Lantern Walk with a Park Ranger, the 20th Annual George Washington Invitational Regata, the Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival, and the long standing Parade of the Natinal Cherry Blossom Festival. Events go on throughout the week as well as on the weekend, so get on out to D.C. and take in some of the views and great events!
Elsa, Beautiful site. It must be neat living near so much history. Keep up the good work.