Comments | livinginiran: Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom

livinginiran

Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom

Mar 24, 2008 07:59

I've been thinking of attending Washington's Cherry Blossom festival, which starts this weekend and lasts for 3 weeks... Best time for me and my friends seem to be this weekend (March 29th) but I'm a little worried that maybe the trees won't be in full bloom by next week ( Read more... )

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burningeuphoria March 24 2008, 13:09:23 UTC

I'm not positive, but I'm going April 10th :)

livinginiran March 24 2008, 13:37:27 UTC

April the 10th? hmm so maybe April the 5th would still be rather early too...

burningeuphoria March 24 2008, 13:42:04 UTC

well, the 10th is near the end.. I bet it's probably better to go sometime right smack in the middle of March 29 and April 13. The 5th sounds good!

burningeuphoria March 24 2008, 13:42:21 UTC

oops that was me

hooveraardvark March 24 2008, 16:09:16 UTC

i'd wait a little, it's a bit cold here right now!

hooveraardvark March 24 2008, 16:09:36 UTC

also, be prepared for enormous crowds. it can be kind of unpleasant.

livinginiran March 24 2008, 16:15:51 UTC

The coldness wouldn't be a problem, because I am completely used to weather here in Pittsburgh, and Washington DC wouldn't be colder than Pittsburgh, would it?

All I care about is the beauty of the blossoms! Considering the current state of the trees, do you think there will be enough fully opened flowers on them by coming weekend?

hooveraardvark March 24 2008, 16:19:16 UTC

no, i meant the cold will affect the trees . . . if we keep having a cold spell that may delay full blossoming. probably if you come in the middle/towards the end of the actual ceremonies, there will be plenty of flowers.

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inaxismundi March 24 2008, 23:16:26 UTC

I bet this weekend will be fine.

inaxismundi March 24 2008, 23:17:40 UTC

.... but probably a safer bet to wait another week if you can...

maryam March 25 2008, 01:59:17 UTC

The trees here aren't starting to blossom just yet - I'd say April 5-6 should be much nicer.

agentelrond March 25 2008, 04:36:31 UTC

According to the National Park Service, the peak bloom this year is March 27-April 3.

The link below explains what exactly that means.
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/cherry-blossom-bloom.htm

And yay! I'm so glad you took my suggestion. ;)

livinginiran March 25 2008, 05:34:01 UTC

Yes, of course it was your idea! Many thanks ^^
And thanks for the information and the link. Where would I be without you? :)