Cherry Blossoms

We didn’t go to the Tidal Basin to see the Cherry Blossoms on the peak bloom day but everywhere in DC, the trees are all full of flowers. Expecting rain on Monday so they will be the end of the blossoms for 2025.

These photos were taken at the old Walter Reed Hospital which has been turned into DC Parks. The area is being totally revitalized.

cherry blossoms and blooms
cherry blossoms and blooms

And while on a walk, I snapped these flowers.

cherry blossoms and blooms

We walked to a park in Takoma then a few hours later walked back. These tulips were not in bloom on our way out. A pleasant surprise on our return!

cherry blossoms and blooms
cherry blossoms and blooms

And we went to the zoo!

We couldn’t return to North Dakota without spending a day at the zoo. After all, how long will it be before China demands their bears to go home? So we were Panda bound.

and we went to the zoo
This could have just been a giant stuffed panda toy. I didn’t check for a pulse.
and we went to the zoo
Same thing…and we stood in line for 45 minutes. Just to see the pandas!
and we went to the zoo
Tyger, tyger, burning bright! or “Life of Pi”
and we went to the zoo
And since we are big fans of “Flow” I had to get a pic of the lemurs.

We don’t have a car. So we uber. And the return home was the WORST UBER DRIVER EVER!

But we are alive and ready to get some photos of more blooms and Cherry Blossoms.

Blossoms this week

I have really enjoyed all the blossoms and blooms that are popping up along with the more temperate weather in DC! Trying to get out every day and snap from pics.

tulip
The tulips are just starting to bloom
a hedge of forsythia
A hedge of forsythia
hyacinth
Hyacinth
Magnolia Saucer at the old Walter Reed Hospital
Magnolia Saucer at the old Walter Reed Hospital
Magnolia Saucer at the old Walter Reed Hospital
Closeup of Magnolia Saucer blooms
cherry blossoms
These might be Cherry Blossoms.