Day trip to Washington D.C.

So I haven't been taking too many pictures this winter.  On any normal year, I hate winter.  Living in Maryland gives me the the luxury of having pretty mild winters.  We might have a few snow storms, maybe a few weeks of truly cold weather, but for the most part we get pretty lucky.  Well that wasn't true this year.  It has been colder and snowed more often than I have ever experienced.  Thankfully it feels as if winter will come to an end sooner rather than later.  Thats not say that we might not get some more cold weather, but I can finally feel the beginnings of spring.

I've been a bit busy with work the last few weeks, but thankfully my boss allowed me to work a half day on Friday and I took full advantage of the time off.  I bought a train ticket and made my way to Washington DC to bask in the lovely 75 degree weather and see the cherry blossoms.  I have to say that I have never truly visited the cherry blossoms.  There have been a few occasions where I have been in DC when they were in bloom, but I have never dedicated a visit to wandering the streets of DC to photograph them.  Friday was the perfect day, and I am glad that I decided to visit.

 I got to DC around 2pm and wandered around DC for about three hours.

 Oh my word are they beautiful!!!!

 I must have looked like a total tourist, looking up at the trees at every turn.

 I had no where to go, no one to see, I just followed the crowds.  This was my favorite stop, the perfect place to sit and read my book. 

 Cherry blossoms look like something that Dr Seuss dreamed up, something out of this world.

 I love this picture.  The American Flags.  The pink Cherry Blossoms.  I love how you can see the different colors in the limestone on the washington monument :  )

 I took this picture from the Jefferson memorial. 

The Jefferson Memorial

I love the Lincoln Memorial, I always visit when I am in DC.

Can't wait to enjoy more beautiful weather, nothing is better for the soul than a little bit of sunshine.  I see more adventures in my future :  )

Love always, 

Meg

World War Two Memorial

This is my final Washington D.C. post.  I have visited the World War Two memorial several times, and it is a very serene place. 

 I love how you can see the Lincoln memorial in the distance.

I loved my visit to D.C. and I will definitely go back soon. 

Love Always,

Meg

Three posts in one day

On Saturday I visited Washington DC, none of the pictures I have posted have been from today.

I posted my previous two posts before the terrible tragedy that occurred this morning.  Every-time a shooting occurs, my heart breaks.  I mourn for those injured, killed, and their loved ones.  It's easy to be blinded by your own pain, and forget about those around you.  I don't know what prompts people to do such horrendous things, but I know that we all just need to love our neighbors a little more.  Maybe reach out to those we love who are hurting a bit more.  To be of service to those around us.  

The washington monument was damaged in the 2011 earthquake.  Slowly but surely they are patching cracks, and strengthening the structure.  In light of the many tragedies that America has suffered over the years, I thought that these two pictures were poignant.   We can't stop events in the past, but we can strive forward and try to create solutions.  As a country I hope we can do so.  

I know so.

May God bless you and keep you safe,

Meg

Baltimore

Today I took a short drive through Baltimore, I chose two sites I wanted to photograph and I made quick work of getting there.

This is St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church of Baltimore.  It is right across the street from Patterson Park, so I was able to get a good view of it.

I love the domes!!!!!

I may have over edited this picture, but the main tree really reminds me of the Giving Tree for some reason.

Then I made my way over to Mt. Vernon and took a few pictures of the Washington Monument.

This is the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church, It has such a gothic look.

Today was a success; I just need to continue to explore the city, bit by bit.  :  )

Love Always,

Meg