DC Cherry Blossom Festival

For the past two weekends, I had been meaning to head down to DC to check out the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, but was either out of town or was too busy.

I finally found time this weekend, after the peak bloom had already happened. :( I had never seen so many Asians in DC before! It was pretty cool as Pennsylvania ave & 12th St were blocked off so all the vendors could have their stuff setup. Reminded me of some of the festivals in Manhattan.

I found a few good trees, but I really wanted to capture the vast, pink outline around the tidal basin as seen here:
check out other amazing photos here.

Also, here are some of my lackluster pics I took on Saturday. Ugh, I desperately need a digital SLR...

more from my album here.

Work is slow and I am bored.

Could this week go by any slower? I have been on the internet all week at work and even that gets boring...

I got excellent news since I will be going to Phoenix, AZ to test for the brand new 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup. :)

I found funding at the last minute for the entry fee and will be competing against 100+ drivers for a spot in one of the 30 race cars. Hopefully I will make it. I just want to be on SpeedTV...yea, just kidding.

I am finally realizing my goals and living out my dreams. I wish Tuesday would come faster, so I can finally fly out. I will be bringing my helmet, gym clothes, camera, and other travel necessities. In the Baltimore metro, it's warmed up a little in the past couple of days from the 40's to 50's, now getting into the 60's. Phoenix will be a sweaty 85 degrees +.

Here's a fun list (and a repost from the link) of my fun fun itinerary.



Wish me luck, and I will update RightFootDown.com with the testing report and hopefully some pictures. If I have some time this weekend, I might check out the Sakura or cherry blossom trees during the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC.

10-4. Out.