We abandoned our car in Alexandria, took the Metro to Smithsonian, then navigated the "dreaded signs of the day" down to the Tidal Basin to see the long-anticiapted Cherry Blossoms -
They were over!There was just a brownish rim to the Tidal Basin, and the branches had empty flower centers. There were no petals on the ground.
Not all was lost: a few trees in shady places were still in full bloom- and they were beautiful!
We spent some time in the museum below the Jefferson Memorial learning about the life and interests of one of Jack's heros
Were we disappointed -- of course yes. Did we enjoy ourselves -- of course yes!
We retraced our steps back to the car and headed north again, arriving at the home of "our friends of the most years" in late afternoon. We exchanged news of our total of 9 children + 9 partners and 9 grandchildren, and especially plans for the upcoming Labor Day wedding on a hop farm in Idaho. (Of course we plan to go!) It's always good to get together and talk f2f rather than virtually. It was a full day.
Who is getting married on a hop farm in Idaho and where is it? Any chance you'll head a little further west at the same time?
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