Monday, April 29, 2013

Cherry Blossom 2013 .. how could I miss it!

Hello Everyone -

Finally spring is upon us! Spring onset means arrival of the Cherry blossom season in DC metro area. This was my 10th year - don't think I will ever want to give it a miss. With the weather being very random this year, the blossoms were also short-lived. They peaked on a Wednesday and since there was heavy rain on Thursday night, the blossoms did not last long. I went along with my friend and her two adorable sons one weekend - it was lot of fun catching up and experiencing the spirit of DC during this time of year! Enjoy some of the pics from this trip...

Tidal Basin - Jefferson Memorial

Drawing wall for kids to write and draw sending their message to kids of Japan - nice idea!

Few of the remaining blossoms...a close shot!

Cherry blossoms..lovely pink!

Tulip Garden @ National Mall...amazing colors and what a range...

Gorgeous..this is it!

Soothing...

Dainty...

Simply superb...

Beauties..such a lovely mix of color...

Japanese Lantern - saw it in the Junior Park Ranger book handed to kids. We went looking for it to complete the Bingo game in the book of my friend's son! :)

3 comments:

The Gardener said...

Simply superb!!! All the snaps.

BTW, where were you, all these days?

The Gardener said...

Simply superb snaps!

Good to 'see' you back.

Pragyan said...

Thank you for the compliments. I was around here..but I guess I had become lazy! Seems like I am a pseudo-bear who hibernates in Winter wide-awake! :))