Cherry blossom raleigh

I simply adore Springtime in DC. I was so eager for the Cherry Blossoms to bloom this year, as there is a pretty small window three weeks or so for the blooms to be out, and I knew I was traveling every weekend during peak cherry blossom season. But, as my friends and I discovered years ago, the very best time to head down to the cherry blossoms is on a weeknight.

So I much prefer to go after work or really early in the morning for sunrise! I heartily recommend bringing a blanket, picnic food, and a good camera for your visit — all three are pretty crucial to a perfect Cherry Blossom experience, in my opinion!

Allison, Kathryn, Lindsey, and I met up after work for our evening — we had it planned a month in advance to be sure we were all free! Kathryn also had just gotten engaged, so it was the perfect excuse to pop some bubbly and toast to her engagement.

There is plenty of grass to sprawl out on for a picnic, and I also love to people watch and see the light shifting colors as the sun begins to set. Earn 4X points at U. Plus Uber Cash deposits and food vendor statement credits! Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. Cherry Blossom Run? December 6, Eye of the Flyer, a division of Chatterbox Entertainment, Inc.

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Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank advertiser. Next Post. Other cherry trees were also donated to other locations around the city, for example Exhibition Place and various universities such as McMaster University, York Uni and the U of T. Did you know that cherry blossoms and leaves are actually edible?

They are used in Japan to bring out flavour in traditional confectioneries and buns. They are also drunk in place of green tea at special events and festivities. Please note that the leaves do contain coumarin, so, it is not recommended to eat them in large quantities.