They arrived as a gift of friendship from the Emperor 99 years ago. Now, come spring, the Tidal Basin is ringed by a halo of bling thanks to the blossoming Japanese cherry trees. Who has the best view of the show? Thomas Jefferson, a secular saint with a halo of his own. [2011]
The Cherry Blossom festival is my favorite excuses to go to DC for a weekend of Smithsonians and sightseeing! Ever year I take the same pictures over and over! Another gift from Japan next to the Tidal Basin is a Pagoda which required the staff of the Library of Congress to assemble since it came with no instructions! I was last reminded of this statue because of a Part 1 identifcation question!
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