![National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossom trees, Washington Monument and Cherry Blossoms](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZXoQNz2D7jwdY-lv9sdyB9T9FFo0xj8DsPWTItXlHTdIuyK1_6mqqmIbFxlEvGQeo8LOh4r6bhcUv1kilZb8KAkOSajqBUVRAB6Yup8_c2G1w4uHONB9jLOjHb-ad7JaUkoyRIDPeU0/s1600/Cherry+Blossom.jpg)
I didn't think I would be able to make it out this year because I had so much going on with work, softball practices, taking care of business, etc...but I did! Most of my coworkers mentioned that most DC natives don't engage in the tourist-y things like the Cherry Blossom Festival...but I refused to be grouped in that category! I come from a small city where there's rarely anything going on, so to be able to go to a national event in my own city means something to me!
There was an actual festival that happened on the 12th that my boyfriend and I were unable to attend. However, we wanted to get out and see the cherry blossoms before they all fell off. Here are some of the pictures I took (he took that picture above):
Aren't these pictures beautiful?! I can tell you that the scenery was more beautiful in person!
![National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossom trees](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDJe6BdwPl1LlsTZP0wgpRk7WvvIKYvwtS1g-pDVTs-j8_GRKk_PY9uCs82lM7XH84wYc02BNHcG0KAYF7rp06mQqVjYxW68OdDIo3FblNLjBRz6qF4QSM4VRnaoVVnFiUL5ewQDV3bA/s1600/Up+Close.jpg)
Be aware!! There were hundreds of thousands of people out...and I'm not exaggerating when I say that!! We DID NOT drive and I wouldn't recommend it. There was gridlock traffic in that area and parking was ridiculous. We took the Metro which took a load off because we didn't have to worry about driving or parking. Walking was a bit hectic but we weren't in a rush so we took our time.
Next time I hope to be able to attend some of the events and activities. I could have done so this year, if I wouldn't have waited so late to do my taxes!! (For some reason I always wait until the last minute to get those things done. I'm not pressed for the money, so I look at it as a good thing, BUT I promise to do better next year! LOL) Looking back at Japanese Cherry Blossom Week 2014, I can say it was a success! This whole weekend was a great weekend!
Now only if that weather would come back to stay!! :-)
Have a great day y'all! I know I will!
Have a great day y'all! I know I will!
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These cherry blossoms really are so beautiful. Wow! I never knew there was a national event for this!
ReplyDeleteCherry blossom festival should be on everyone's bucket list. There really is nothing like it. It's one of my favorite trips I took with my husband. I enjoyed your pictures. Take care.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Nothing like that here in Texas. :(
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