Off we went to on the Metro, opting to get off near the US Capitol Building, with the plan to walk along the National Mall ending up at the opposite end and the Washington Monument.  We didn’t figure that we’d have quite enough time (or energy) to make it over to the Tidal Basin, but still, it was a solid plan.

The Capitol Building was beautiful.  I’ve always been impressed with its rotunda and dome.  Its stateliness inspires me to believe that despite the many political differences that we might have, the Capitol building remains a symbol of the very best that democracy offers us.

The Capitol grounds cover a large expanse, and there were lots of cherry trees in varying stages of blossoming.  After walking around the grounds we headed down the path on the east side of the mall, stopping to look at anything that captured our attention.  We’d occasionally veer off the beaten path, and, unfortunately, that’s where the cherry blossom viewing was cut short.

Looking up and around, I failed to notice an uneven piece of sidewalk.  I hit it pretty hard, causing me to trip and fall forward even harder.  I was pretty scruffed up, with wounds on my arms, hands and leg – but perhaps even more wounded was my pride.  How embarrassing!

Thus ended my viewing and photo session of the cherry blossoms in our nation’s capital.  But at least I got these photos!

I recommend you check out The DC Traveler for more information about viewing the cherry blossoms in DC.  But there’s lot of other cherry blossoms, too:  in the Atlanta area, all over the South, and even up in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Photo credit:  personal collection

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