Nat'l Cherry Blossom/Kite Fests

Today starts the annual cherry blossom festival in DC. Japan gave several cherry trees to the US early in the last century. They have proliferated along the Potomac River and Tidal Basin. Each year sees a 2 week festival to herald the blooming and start of spring. Today is also the national kite festival with hundreds of kites around the Washington Monument. Shown is a pirate ship kite floating in front of the Monument. Gorgeous day for a walk.