Last week, while I was on my way home from work, I snapped this photo. The cherry blossoms were at their peak when they normally would just be starting to bloom. I could stare at them all day if I didn't have to be responsible. It's images like this that make it my favorite time of year on the East Coast.
This morning I did the unthinkable in my book, and got up early. A friend and I decided to beat the crowds, so we could take pictures of the majestically blooming Japanese Cherry trees bordering the Tidal Basin. However, when we got there we discovered that the peak blooms had already made their exit. This weekend's chilly, strong winds had blown most of the blossoms off, and the bright pink and white flowers looked more like autumn colored leaves. It was kind of a bummer. But, since it is a rare occasion to find me up early, we made the best of it and had fun taking pictures anyway...
If only cherry trees bloomed year-round, I'd be getting up early a lot more often.
