Japanese Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) bloom once a year for about two weeks, providing a beautiful spectacle, one which attracts many visitors to the gardens and this is what we sent to see and experience.
I took a half day flex, getting home in time to have lunch with Janet, A. Cath and Evan of steamed dumplings, before heading to Auburn.
We thought going there during the week would preclude us from paying and entrance fee, but alas, they stung us for $4 each. if we had gone later ion the day like at 4pm, there would have been no one at the gate to collect the fee, but we got there around 3pm. And even then there were quite a number of people. But at least it wasn't as crowded if we went on a weekend.
We were lucky to catch the cherry blossoms this year but were too early for the apple/peach blossoms which we saw last year.
Evan took a lot of photos, I took a few. Managed to find some cherry blossom trees overlooking the little lake and spent most of our time there. Had to wait for other people also taking photos.
