One of the things I have wanted to do most since we moved to Pennsylvania is to see the cherry blossoms in bloom in Washington D.C. Yesterday, Jeremy and I went to the Washington D.C. temple, and then met our friends Matt and Kim to go see the blossoms at tidal basin park. It was the perfect day to go, almost all of the trees were in bloom, which was surprising since it's been so cold here all week. It made me feel like spring is finally here!
We took a walk around the tidal basin by the Jefferson memorial. There were tons of people out on the water in paddle boats, painting and just walking around enjoying the blossoms.
We stopped and listened to a ranger program for awhile and learned about the history of the trees. The Japanese gave 3,020 cherry trees as a gift of friendship to the United States in 1912. In 1939, society women of the Washington D.C. area chained themselves to the trees in an effort to save them from being cleared for the building of the Jefferson Memorial. The women won out, and most of the trees were saved and planted around the tidal basin.
I'm really glad we got to see the trees in bloom. Definitely go in the next week if you are in the area!
We took a walk around the tidal basin by the Jefferson memorial. There were tons of people out on the water in paddle boats, painting and just walking around enjoying the blossoms.
We stopped and listened to a ranger program for awhile and learned about the history of the trees. The Japanese gave 3,020 cherry trees as a gift of friendship to the United States in 1912. In 1939, society women of the Washington D.C. area chained themselves to the trees in an effort to save them from being cleared for the building of the Jefferson Memorial. The women won out, and most of the trees were saved and planted around the tidal basin.
I'm really glad we got to see the trees in bloom. Definitely go in the next week if you are in the area!
We went yesterday for the first time too. Gorgeous day - so glad we went!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Maybe we will have to go this weekend...by the way, you look super cute, love the scarf!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and pretty fun day! Thanks for coming down, it's always great to see you guys.
ReplyDeletePS - We've been talking about food ever since you guys left. Food, INC and reading ingredients and everything. It's very interesting! :)