Washington Nationals Opening Day

Rather than going our usual route to the National Mall for our morning walk, we headed to Yards Park to see what was going on for the Nationals Opening Day. The game was scheduled for 1 PM, but the crowds were already en route to the stadium from every direction. We walked to the waterfront and looped around to South Capitol and across. The rear entrance was quiet but fans were gathering at the west entrance. The cherry blossoms looked outstanding next to the baseball great iron statues. Of course we took a selfie in the large mirrored baseballs hanging high from the structure. The lines were getting longer and longer by the front gate and there was a sea of red everywhere. On the east side of the park the Budweiser Clydesdales trucks were parked and the beautiful horses were napping inside. But soon they were brought out and hitched to the wagon. The eagle mascot was also roaming around and a bunch of sailors must have gotten free passes to the event. The Dalmatian pup was the last occupant to get on board the wagon before it rolled out. It was a great diversion for our typical morning walk. Play ball!