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Travels with Bob..........Cherry Blossoms to Share from Washington, DC!
Apr 25, 2018 15:48:00 #
Early April we took a road trip East from Indiana with hopes of catching Cherry Blossom time in DC as part of that trip. We were thrilled when we arrived to discover them at their peak! Please enjoy some of our experience. I'll be adding other portions from our adventure a bit later. Bob
(1) This was taken at The Tidal Basin & the trees go completely around it. Beautiful!
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(2) Betty & Heather enjoying the magic of the blossoms. April 4th, 2018
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(3) Where's Heather?
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(4) Thomas Jefferson Memorial across the Tidal Basin, which we did visit.
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(5) That's the Washington Monument which is currently under renovation.
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(6) Are you seeing PINK yet?
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(7) It was nice to have sunshine when we saw the White House. This was as close as we got!
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(8) Our approach to the U.S. Capital ......as we walked from our hotel on April 5th.
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(9) The view from in front of the Capital looking towards the Washington Monument & the Mall area.
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(10) Thanks to catching a Taxi.....this view was taken from The Lincoln Memorial & if you look carefully back to the Capital. Note the 3 helicopters to the left of the WM. They were on their way to pick up the President from a returning flight.
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Apr 25, 2018 16:08:56 #
Wonderful set of pictures. Those trees are certainly beautiful in full blossom. 
Apr 25, 2018 16:29:48 #
Beautiful shots! DC is a really nice place to visit and cherry blossom time makes it even more special!
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Apr 25, 2018 17:35:27 #
Apr 25, 2018 18:37:25 #
Beautiful set ! DC has got so much to photograph.
Not sure if you did the night tour. You will fill a card in no time.
Not sure if you did the night tour. You will fill a card in no time.
Apr 25, 2018 19:49:10 #
2Dragons wrote:
Wonderful set of pictures. Those trees are certainly beautiful in full blossom.
Thank you 2Dragons......for your nice comment on the Cherry Blossoms! It was so rewarding to have planned this trip weeks in advance not knowing if we would even catch the timing on the blossoms. Much appreciated, Bob
Apr 25, 2018 19:53:05 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful shots! DC is a really nice place to visit and cherry blossom time makes it even more special!
Thanks Cwilson341.......It certainly was "even more special!"......to have the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom! Appreciate your warmhearted comment. Bob
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Apr 25, 2018 19:54:47 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Beautiful series!
Thanks Swamp-Cork.....for your kind approval on this series from DC. Bob
Apr 25, 2018 20:08:57 #
sundar wrote:
Beautiful set ! DC has got so much to photograph.
Not sure if you did the night tour. You will fill a card in no time.
Not sure if you did the night tour. You will fill a card in no time.
Thanks sundar....for the kind comment. You're right about DC having "so much to photograph." Missed doing a night tour. Wished someone had mentioned it as it sounds wonderful! But not sure my legs would have been up to it due to all the walking one does in DC! But then.....a Taxi tour after dark would have been fun. By the evening I was ready to head for the hot tub....& did....every night of our trip! Next time....I'll be sure to catch it in the dark! Much appreciated, Bob
Apr 25, 2018 22:28:17 #
Apr 25, 2018 22:37:31 #
patrick43 wrote:
On our bucket list. Thank you for sharing.
Hope your timing will be good for you. If you plan far enough in advance you might be able to tour The White House & or The Capital. We tried, but all was full. Needs to be done about a year ahead. Talked with a couple who did just that & it took almost the entire year to get a "yes"! They were able to do both. Thanks for your comment & good luck with your Bucket List! Bob
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Apr 26, 2018 06:12:12 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
Early April we took a road trip East from Indiana with hopes of catching Cherry Blossom time in DC as part of that trip. We were thrilled when we arrived to discover them at their peak! Please enjoy some of our experience. I'll be adding other portions from our adventure a bit later. Bob
Nice set Bob.
Apr 26, 2018 07:31:34 #
Apr 26, 2018 10:40:52 #
shangyrhee
Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
Gorgeous series of our Capital city !!! I wish our politicians behave as the views. Thank you for sharing. Shang
Apr 26, 2018 11:08:33 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
Good job on these photos.(10) .....this view was taken from The Lincoln Memorial & if you look carefully back to the Capital. Note the 3 helicopters to the left of the WM. They were on their way to pick up the President from a returning flight.
In photo number 10 it looks like three helicopters AND a seagull are going to pickup the Pres.
Did you notice that woman at the bottom of the photo near the right side of the pool. I think she's checking you out.
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She may be with the Secret Service and wants to know why you're so interested in those helicopters - and the seagull.
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