Damn This Traffic Jam

I ran out for a quick errand earlier this afternoon. Everywhere I turned, I ran into traffic, much more traffic than I'm used to on a Saturday.

Heading home, I considered taking a local commuter highway to speed up the return trip. I bailed when I saw what looked like a parking lot of cars on 66.

I meandered through the back streets of Arlington, which I know so well, and was treated to the pinks, reds, and yellows of spring in full bloom.

Eventually, I merged onto 395 South toward the Shirlington exit that takes me home. Cars in the northbound lane into DC were practically stopped, just like they were on 66 East before.  

It's such a beautiful day, where in the heck is everyone going, I thought.      

And then I remembered. 

The Cherry Blossoms are in peak bloom. 

I can't even imagine where all the cars that seem to be heading into DC will park. However, I'm sure it will be a fantastic sight for those who have the patience and the luck of finding a place to park.