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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

enjoying spring



It's been raining a lot (thank goodness our rain barrel is up and filling), but there have still been plenty of absolutely gorgeous days recently. This past Saturday was one of them, and Laika and I enjoyed the whole morning at the arboretum. It's a hidden city jewel that I'd like to keep that way. There's so much available open space there, that picnicking is ideal, and walks are enjoyable. I particularly love the Fern Valley trails, which each year fill with wild purple phlox on this one section. You can get cover from the hot unending sun there, and there aren't usually many people on the paths.

The obvious draw of the gardens are the azaleas though. They are in their full splendor, and are breathtaking to walk through, even when you're sneezing a lot. There are so many old trees there that you feel removed from DC altogether. And it also has the highest point in the city. I'll bet the azaleas will still be spectacular this weekend--you should go!

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