Once again in search of cherry blossoms, I went to the Japanese embassy up in the northwest corner of the city. A biking website had identified that as a good place for viewing the beautiful trees. Alas, no blooming trees. Instead, tucked amid the embassies of Turkey, India, Lesotho, Belize and Japan, was the beautifully impressive Islamic Center. (Inserting the link for Bike Washington, I just noticed that it was last updated in 2003. Maybe there were cherry trees at the embassy back then.)
I left via Rock Creek Parkway, a beautiful ride in itself, and landed back at the Tidal Basin. No comparison, this is the place to see the overwhelming beauty of the blossoms. It's even worth merging with the crowds.
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