Sunday, March 22, 2015

Spring on DC - Dinner Boats, Tourists, Rowing, Road Repairs, and Cherry Blossoms

We had to wait until Memorial Day to plant flowers in the garden in Milwaukee. I'm hoping that is not the case here because the past couple of winters have felt more like Milwaukee than a place a little more south. But the signs of the season suggest otherwise. The rowers are out in full swing along the Potomac. The garden and mulch trucks are all over. And of course, road repairs begin as soon as possible especially because of all the pot holes. The huge dinner tourist boat was sailing under Memorial Bridge right near the cherry blossom field that within weeks will be magnificent. Just a hint of green is showing in the trees and the geese are still hanging around. The rugby teams are out by the monuments, and the tourists are scurrying about near the tidal basin seeking a tiny blossom or two. The air and space museum is always crowded, and traffic is getting more congested with tour and sightseeing buses as the days pass. I would say that this time of the year seems to be busier than any other. It is particularly pretty. We have worn our winter coats to see the cherry blossoms on more than one occasion. In spite of what's going on around us, I have a feeling I better not put it away quite yet. 












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