SPRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED - beautiful blossoms and blooms in Washington, DC

Cherry blossoms out front of the Capitol

Cherry blossoms on the US Capitol lawn

An abundance of bulbs blooming

US Botanic Gardens

Tulips in bloom

Smithsonian Buildings

Cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin

Airforce One flying over the cherry blossoms in DC

The magnificent Magnolia

Magnolias in bloom in the National Arboretum in DC

Magnolias in bloom in the National Arboretum

Mom amongst the cherry blossoms at the National Arboretum, DC

Cherry blossoms 

UNION MARKET - the new and improved

A great place to spend a few hours sipping espresso, slurping freshly shucked oysters, cheese and wine tasting, shopping for fresh produce, meats and fish, or sampling Canadian meat pies and freshly baked Baklava with a rosewater custard center.  Oh my! Or buy wines, olive oil and some of the most creative and beautiful decor items and books.  The recently renovated Union Market in NE Washington, DC   -   IS A MUST.

ALMAALA FARMS, AT UNION MARKET IN NE WASHINGTON, DC

A family owned "fresh from the farm to you" place to shop for local produce.  If you are in the area, stop by the newly renovated Union Market and stock up on the freshest organic and locally grown fruit and veges from Almaala Farms who opened up there in 2012.  I met the owner Abed Almaala at the market, really interesting and friendly fella who runs the farm with his wife and son, dedicated to producing a wonderful array of healthy deliciousness. Check out their website too, for more info: www.almaalafarms.com