Cherry Blossom Time in DC

Tom & I got tired of the snow, and took a quick trip to DC to visit Erika & Mike. It was so interesting to see the signs of spring emerging the further south we went.

These folks are enjoying the sun at Sandy Point State Park on the Chesapeake Bay just East of Annapolis, MD.

This is the tulip tree in Erika's front yard.














We went into the city on Saturday to experience the cherry blossom festival. Lots of blossoms, and people, and dogs, and kids - and an extra bonus - lots of kites!! It was a beautiful, made-to-order day for kite flying. The wind was strong enough to keep them up in the air, and the spectacle was stunning! If you click on the image, it should enlarge, and you will be able to see the kites better.

Erika, Mike & the dogs....

blossoms far away.....

and blossoms up close.....

And this is a shot of DC's finest - we heard them say "What? You forgot the donuts?"

We had a wonderful time as usual, dining OUTSIDE on a patio, enjoying a fire in the backyard, and eating Mike's fabulous butternut squash soup.

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