Blooming Blossoms

Blossoming In The Sun — AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Cherry blossoms are in bloom at sunrise across from the Jefferson Memorial in Washington on Wednesday March 26, 2008. The trees are predicted to be in peak bloom from March 27 through April 3, 2008, according to the park service's chief horticulturist, Rob DeFeo. The National Cherry Blossom Festival begins at the end of March.

Joggers run by blooming cherry blossom trees at sunrise, across from the Washington Monument in Washington on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

A group of youths enjoy a warm spring day under the cherry blossoms near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Cherry blossoms start to bloom near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

A young lady lays down to get a better angle as she photographs the cherry blossoms as they begin to bloom near the Washington Monument in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Visitors paddle around to get a better look at the cherry blossoms as they begin to bloom near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Cherry blossom buds start to bloom near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Rowers on the Potomac River are seen through blooming cherry trees in Washington on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

People walk underneath fully blooming cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno Park Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Tens of thousands of admirers are expected to show up at the park to enjoy the white and pink blossoms.

People stroll underneath cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno Park Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

People at Tokyo's Ueno Park view the cherry blossoms which are in full bloom Wednesday, March 26, 2008.