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Spring Inspiration and Positive Views from the Tidal Basin to the Washington Monument

Young Girl with Cotton Candy

There just aren't enough words that can ever tell the wonder of wandering around the Tidal Basin in Washington DC when the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. It feels like walking under huge mounds of cotton candy. The air is sweet with the smell of the blossoms and the waves of pink seem to go on for ever.

Jefferson Memorial with Cherry Blossoms Top off the beautiful trees with the views of the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument and you have the best of both nature and history in front of your eyes. It doesn't matter where you are from or where you may be going; everyone smiles, photos are taken and picnics are shared.

Washington Monument with Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms in Bloom

The history of the Cherry Trees in Washington DC go back to 1912 when the then First Lady and the wife of the Japanese Ambassador planted the first two trees on the north side of the Tidal Basin. In all Japan sent over 3000 trees which were planted mostly around the Tidal Basin with others in Hains Point and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Today the city has over 3700 Cherry trees that provide the show that thousands of people from around the world come to see once a year.

Taking a few hours every year to enjoy the sight of the trees and join the throngs of people reminds me of how great living in this city can be. With everything Washington DC offers we often forget in our busy lives to take in the beauty of the day. So take a few minutes today and enjoy yourself. You will be glad you did!

Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services on 04/05/2008 07:58 AM

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23 Comments on Spring Inspiration and Positive Views from the Tidal Basin to the Washington Monument

Cindy, hopefully the weather cooperates when I go to view the Cherry Blossoms on Monday with my wife to celebrate her birthday.

04/05/2008 08:19 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Beautiful cherry blossoms! I thought there might be a little history...when I was a little girl we lived in Japan....on a hill looking all the way to Mt. Fuji and with cherry blossom trees in the foreground.....what a wonderful view and sight to behold!

04/05/2008 11:24 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Cindy, thank you for this wonderful blog! I love the DC area! I almost went there last week.

When do the cherry trees start and stop blooming? If I make it up to DC in two weeks will I still have a chance to partake in this beauty?

Thank you so much for this lovely post and welcome to our group!

I am making it a featured post and hope that other people will partake in this opportunity (visiting DC during this lovely season).

04/05/2008 01:25 PM

by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Connection

Brian-I hope you will have beautiful weather for your picnic. Happy birthday to your wife!

04/05/2008 04:21 PM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Sally-except for 3 years during WWII the Cherry Blossom Festival has been on going. When I lived in Japan in the late 70's and the trees bloomed it made me quite homesick.

04/05/2008 04:22 PM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Mirela-the blossoms are at their peak right now so there not be many left in a few weeks. But come on to DC anyway. When you figure out your schedule let me know. I'm sure we can gather a few local rainers to meet and greet.

04/05/2008 04:24 PM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Cindy - Cherry blossom time is one of the most beautiful times in DC!!!!!!!!!!!!

04/05/2008 05:34 PM

by Bill & Barbara Jo - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Cindy...another one of thos e places I say I'll go to see this time of year! Haven't made it yet...sighhh

04/05/2008 07:43 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Cindy, these are beautiful photos! I can't believe I haven't been down to the tidal basin yet! Maybe tomorrow.

04/05/2008 07:55 PM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

Bill & Barbara Jo-Yes it is one of the best times. Just warm enough to make the walk around the Tidal Basin pleasant and the blossoms are incredible!

04/06/2008 10:26 AM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Joan-put it on your list of things to do it is worth the trip.

04/06/2008 10:27 AM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Patricia-you don't have an excuse that anyone is going to believe. Take a real estate break and at least do a drive by.

04/06/2008 10:28 AM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Cindy,

Those pics of the Cherry Blossoms are beautiful! I'm looking to plant a few of my own for my yard.

04/06/2008 12:47 PM

by Michelle Bowman-MD Realtor-Kent Island Keller Williams-Pasadena, MD/FT Meade (Keller Williams Realty)

Cindy, what a great idea! I will, I will! Thank you! I look forward to it!

04/06/2008 10:11 PM

by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Connection

I love getting comments on my blog. I am in search of the most efficient way to respond to the comments I receive on my blog.

By the way congrats. on re/max having the most website hits of any real estate company in America.

04/07/2008 07:05 PM

by Sabrina Kelley,Colorado Mountain Homes, Woodland Park Colorado Real Estate (Prudential Colorado Real Estate )

Beautiful photos! And I love the comparison of cotton candy. I'm going to favorite this in the Things to Do/Places to Visit group, and I'm adding a link in my next post to promote the group =)

04/07/2008 09:04 PM

by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Lisa-somehow the cotton candy analagy came to mind while we were walking around. Seemed fitting!

04/08/2008 05:40 PM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Cindy, I really like your photos. Our crabapple trees always bloom around Mother's Day...so they are not only beautiful but remind me of my Mother:-)

04/12/2008 07:32 AM

by Debra Kukulski-GRI;ABR;RECS;e-PRO Real Estate Expert Northern Illinois (Re/Max Unlimited Northwest)

Debra, Crabapple trees, Braddford Pears, Cherry Blossoms, Azelas you name it they all hearld spring. I'm glad you have a favorite that blooms on the best day of the year...Mothers Day!

04/12/2008 09:25 AM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

The Cherry Blossoms are truly a delightful thing to see. I've only been in the metro DC area once or twice during this time, but it was a visual treat. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

04/12/2008 03:42 PM

by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

Lola-today was the offical Cherry Blossom Festival. There was a threat of rain but it held off. Unfortunately the blossoms were past their prime!

04/12/2008 05:20 PM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

Hi Cindy...There's nothing better than a stroll around the basin with a companion on a beautiful spring day when the cherry blossoms are peaking.

Thank you for stirring memories.

Kathleen

04/14/2008 08:12 PM

by Kathleen "Kate" Elim, LAKE ANNA, VA Real Estate (RE/MAX Lake & Country)

Kathleen, thanks for stopping by. Spring in DC is a great time.

04/14/2008 09:21 PM

by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)

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