Seein’ the DMV: Peaking Cherry Blossoms and a National Cathedral Tour-032626
With a Cherry (Blossom) on Top Late March in the DMV is pretty much like many spots on the East Coast, with weather temps going from the 30’s to the 80’s and freeze warnings following heat advisories within the same 24 hours. So, it’s not surprising that it’s difficult to predict what day will begin the peak bloom period for the cherry tree of Washington’s Tidal Basin. Thus, I was stunned to hear the news report that the morning I had scheduled to visit the Washington National Cathedral had been declared the beginning of peak season! What was even better was that the route Google Maps gave me to drive to the National Cathedral (see the dark blue route indicated on the map above) took me through the heart of the florid display, from the Washington Monument to the northern edge of the Tidal Basin. I took advantage of every…
Cherry Blossoms Cruisin’
I invited my DC siblings (Debra, Chuck and Gerry) to join me on a lunch cruise to view the flowering cherry blossoms lining the Washington Channel and Potomac River in Washington, DC. The Cherry Blossom Festival connected to the blooming of these trees is a major event held during the Spring. Traffic to and from the area makes reaching activities then a major challenge that I’ve previously avoided. However, this year, I wanted to to experience the beautiful scenery and share it with the sibs. I checked the options and discovered that there were cruises available that were specifically organized to view the trees and was able to get a reservation for a lunch cruise on a Tuesday when I hoped would give us an excellent view without the congestion that would come with any effort to drive there. The day of the cruise was a little cool, but it…