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Spring has sprung and Washington, D.C. is in full bloom
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It's a beautiful time of the year to see our nation's capital, especially during the annual
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National Cherry Boston Festival. And luckily, I'm in town. I've been traveling a lot recently, but I always make it a point when I'm at home in
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the springtime in Washington, D.C., to head down to the National Mall entitled to the National Mall
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Basin to check out the cherry blossoms. Right now, they're in full blue. Head down to the National
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Mall and Tidal Basin for the best cherry blossom viewing. I'm warning you, this location is not
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a secret. Hordes of people from around the country and the world descend on Washington to photograph
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and be photographed with the cherry blossoms. And can you blame them? Just walking under these graceful
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flowers will lift your spirits, and it should. A gift from Japan to the United States in 1912
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symbolizing friendship. The cherry blossom is richly symbolic in Japanese culture. Just remember
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peak blooms don't last long, sometimes only a week or so, depending on the weather. And with the
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strong breeze I experienced today, I think you better make your way to D.C. if you can handle the crowds
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Come on, it's worth it
