Cherry blossoms?

I am so glad I brought along my camera today on my walk. I spotted a lone tree on the side of the road that has exploded with the most beautiful pink blossoms.

It seems a little early in the season for this display, but I’m certainly not complaining. Also I am not entirely sure that these are cherry blossoms, but whatever they are, they are stunning.

I can’t believe that I never made it to the National Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, DC when I actually lived there. I’ve only seen pictures of the Tidal Basin in all of its cherry blossom glory.

Why is it that we always put off doing things when we live somewhere thinking that we will have time later on?