It is official -- spring has sprung in the great city of Washington, DC!! This is my favorite time of the year and as the snow becomes a distant memory and the temperature rises to the mid-70s and 80s, my focus on academics stray. This weather is amazing and the walks are breathtaking. Luckily, the work of the semester is pretty much over and the time to enjoy life is here.
One of the best parts of the beginning of spring in Washington is the blooming of the Cherry Blossoms along the tidal basin. In 1912, Japan's Mayor of Tokyo gifted 3,000 cherry trees to the city of Washington as a symbol of foreign unity. Each year, as the blossoms bloom, Americans can remember this special gift and this special unity. The city celebrates every year with a week long of festival of converts, activities, and even a parade. Last week the city turned pink for this special event.
I had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the blossoms with a great friend Sara a few weeks ago as the white blossoms began to turn pink. It was a great experience to forget about the constant essay work and the stresses of school and enjoy the breathtaking views on the walk around the basin. From the Washington Monument to the Jefferson Memorial and back we witnessed why people from all over the US and the world flock to DC this time of year. Below are some of my favorite pics from that day and that walk.
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| A Painter Paints The Gorgeous Sight |
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| A Sight of Love |
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| The Sun Peaks Through the Cherry Blossoms |
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| Life in Dc |
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