I was in Washington, D.C. over the weekend and it was a festive time for a visit. I did a lot of walking and saw several of the Smithsonian museums and ended up at the Botanic Garden. The displays were so colorful and inviting so I stayed quite a while so I wouldn’t miss anything. Along with flowers there were replicas of many buildings that were gold in appearance. The garden was full of visitors from all over the world, but it was possible to find places to stand and simply enjoy being there.
Colorful fruit tree
Happy Holidays!
An impressive replica
A glimpse of the Capitol
Holiday village
I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas!
Same to you, Meg. Have a merry Christmas.
Thank you – I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas!
Hi Meg, I was in DC too recently :) Your post brings back fond memories :) I went to the Botanical gardens too, but the line to see the special Christmas display was too long…
I really enjoyed seeing the garden – this is a great time to visit!
Such lovely images, Meg. Washington is a really amazing city to visit. :)
Thank you! I’m really looking forward to another visit too… :)
Pretty pics.
Thank you so much!
It’s lovely to see so much winter colour in the Botanic Gardens in Washington. Happy Christmas Meg and many good wishes for 2015. ;)
It was so cheery and festive to see all those bright colors. Merry Christmas!
It does look beautiful, Meg! Especially the little railway scene :)
A very merry Christmas to you and a great 2015!
I really liked that railway scene… :) Merry Christmas Jo!
Such beautiful decorations! The Smithsonian museums and the Botanic Garden are so special! Merry Christmas to you!
The Botanic Garden and museums are really fantastic places. :) Merry Christmas Amy!
Merry Christmas to you Meg.
I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas!
Beautiful decorations,lovely Kumquat plant and fruit !
Merry Christmas,Meg ! Have a lovely festive season ! Doda :)
Everything I saw was so bright and cheerful – just wonderful. :) Merry Christmas Doda!
Meg really delicious your pictures. I love the little house, you can’t imagine how many I’ve got. I buy them everywhere as a souvenir. Merry Christmas and a sparkling new year. A big kiss from Italy
Thank you Bea! They would be wonderful souvenirs… :) Merry Christmas to you!
Washington is always a great place to visit but it must be extra special at Christmas. Merry Christmas!
It’s such a marvelous time to visit with everything looking so festive. Merry Christmas Karen!
Very nice!
Thanks Patti – there was a lot to see!
Lovely golden shades. A merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you and I hope that your Christmas is wonderful!
Love that last photo with the little houses, especially, Meg. Nice selection of shots, one and all. :)
Thank you – it was really fun seeing these holiday displays!
Merry Christmas, Meg … a little belated, but heartfelt nonetheless! Best wishes for the new year with lots of travelling and great photography!
Thank you Patricia – I hope that your Christmas was wonderful! Happy New Year too! :)
Hope your Christmas was wonderful Meg, and your New Year full of cheer!
Thanks Renee! I hope that you have a very Happy New Year!!