Vienna Va Cherry Blossom trip
My friend and I took a trip to Vienna VA, it's not far from where I live. We all hear about the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin, I saw them last year. The trees there are the Yoshino variety, they bloom early. This year the bloom was shorter than last year. I was told that if the leaves start to show up the blooms start to fall off. And the leaves started to come earlier. The other type is called the Kwanzan cherry. There is actually one in the backyard of the house I am living in. They bloom about a week or 2 after the Yoshinos. Vienna VA is one place. There was no one there, as in no crowds. We took a walk in a beautiful neighborhood. I hope you all enjoy my photos. There were Dogwood trees as well and Redbuds (a misnomer since the flowers are purple not red)
My friend and I saw plenty of Tulips, in that neighborhood and in 2 other places we stopped at. We also spotted a Pileated Woodpecker, one of the biggest species of woodpecker here in North America. This is only the 2nd time I've seen one.
And I spotted a house that I liked a lot so I took a pic. The homes in this neighborhood must go for multi-millions of dollars.
Dogwood
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Hi Linda, we're very happy you and your friend enjoyed a wonderful time ,traveling to Vienna, VA, to see the Cherry blossom trees, and all of the beautiful nature sights all around :) it's very nice, you and your friend enjoyed the experience,and got to see many wonderful sights, including the homes, nature friends, including a Pileated Woodpecker :) they are unique birds :)Thank you for sharing about the varieties of cherry blossom trees :) it's fascinating,and fun to learn about the trees :) We love hearing about your adventures, and viewing your pictures :) Your writings,and pictures brings us right there with you in spirit :) Thank you for sharing your travels, adventures,and pictures with us :) Wishing you many more wonderful days and traveling adventures :)
sending our love, and happy sunny smiles :)
Very nice Springtime photos
WOW what a beautiful area, those trees make the area so Unique!
Very pretty trees u posted & so nice u saw tulips & a woodpecker. You got a lot of great shots of everything. I loved seeing the woodpecker & tulips & the house u posted is really nice too. I'm glad u had a nice time doing this. Tu for sharing. Hugs & love
P.S. It's cool u have one of the cherry trees in your backyard. They r really nice & pretty trees. I remember when I lived in VA how much I loved those cherry trees. Hugs
Beautiful pics, glad you got to go and see this :-)
Very pretty pictures, Linda! Thanks for sharing them with us!