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If you are in DC and can see
the Washington Monument, you
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Most of my walks are for me. It's a tad selfish, but hiking is what I do for me. This weekend, my walk was for sick children. I participated in the Mid-Atlantic Walk for Wishes. They raise money to grant wishes and make dreams come true for terminally ill children. My office has fielded a team for two years now.
You can still support Walk for Wishes by visiting my page.
It's a great cause and a great walk. It coincides with cherry blossom season in Washington, DC. Normally, it would be right at the end of the season, but once again, the blooms are late because of a extra-long winter and late snows.
The day was gorgeous. Upper 60s Fahrenheit and sunny. The team had a lot of fun. I did get goosed by an overly friendly chocolate Lab. I sure hope it was the Lab and not her owner. We also ran into Miss Teen Washington DC, a rather impressive young lady who will compete for Miss Teen USA this fall. My co-worker's two-year-old daughter thought she was a princess. At least she wasn't singing "Let it Go"!
Here are some photos from the day.
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| Magnolias at the Enid A. Haupt Garden |
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| Cherry blossoms near the Washington Monument |
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| Cherry Blossoms |
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| Blossoms and the crowds |
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