Cherry Blossom challenge!

I was super excited for the cherry blossom season as I should have been. It was amazing and beautiful. Unfortunately, the season only lasts for one week so I set a challenge for myself: have a picnic under the cherry blossoms everyday possible for lunch. It was an awesome experience and I'm so glad that I went through thith the challenge. To make it more interesting, I tried to go to a different park everyday and actually made it to three different parks in the four days that I was able to have a picnic lunch.

Day 1:

On my first day, it was a gorgeous spring day. I went to a nearby park that had about four trees, some awesome picnic tables, and a great play set. I got a seat right under one of the trees and had a bento from 7-11.

The view from my table

My tree!

Day 2:

I almost didn't go on the second day. It was overcast and chilly. All of my coworkers thought I was crazy but I was determined! I got an easy and portable lunch in case it started to rain. This was probably my least favorite park. It actually wasn't much of a park. It was one tree with a small amphitheater. I still had a good time though.

I sat right under the tree on the benches

So beautiful!

 Day 3:

This was my favorite picnic day. This park was just a row of cherry blossoms. It was a gorgeous day outside as well which helped with my attitude. This park didn't have any benches though so I had ot bring my own blanket which I didn't mind. It's also close to the local bakery so I got to have some awesome fresh cooked bread for lunch. Two of my treats were shaped like famous Studio Ghibli characters Totoro and Ponyo. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect picnic under the sakura.

Stunning

My view all during lunch

Delicious Totoro and Ponyo bread! The Ponyo one is filled with ham! Love it!

Day 4:

My last day was also a bit overcast and chilly but I knew that it was supposed to rain the next day for sure so I wanted to get out there and go once more before the season was over. I went back to the same park I went to for day 1 but sat under a different tree to get a new viewpoint. I liked this viewpoint better as I could observe the cute kids playing. I enjoyed a bento box from 7-11 again.

My last day

I was so glad I followed through and went all four days. It was an unforgettable experience!