Washington DC has 3,800 cherry trees and they all blossom at the same time each year. It’s a beautiful site to see and one that I try to not miss – even if I just drive through the city. However, did you know, the international cherry blossom capital is in Macon, GA (USA)? Macon has over 350,000 cherry trees! I couldn’t believe that. The veritable forest of cherry blossoms got its start when a Macon resident began giving cuttings to friends and people of his community. Now his foundation donates thousands of trees yearly to county residents and the number of trees continue to grow!
Every year I try to make a trip to see the cherry blossoms in Washington DC. If a peak bloom day falls on weekend, the number of people that descend on the city is unbelievable. If you get caught in the mob, you will lose the ability to choose which way you want to walk-you simply have to go with the flow of people. During an off day and time though, and just a few blocks away, it's amazing how empty and peaceful the mall can be. Enjoying a picnic in front of the capitol, admiring the architecture of nearby museums with the people you love, is a wonderful way to spend an evening.
Springtime is quickly becoming one of my favorite seasons. It might be due to the longer days, the crisp air or the plants and animals waking up from the winter sleep. Spring is a time for renewal and refreshing. A time to re-tackle those new year’s resolutions that deserve a little more success. It’s a time to spring clean and get rid of excess junk-both physical and mental. It’s wonderful to feel the breeze blow through the home with open windows and go outside without the 10-pound coat and frozen toes. Everything seems clean and it's time for a fresh start.