Magnificent!

Barbara and I went to the National Arboretum in NE Washington. What a glorious experience!

 In the parking lot we met a very friendly and helpful Arboretum fan. Here is Barbara with our new friend Cassandra. We spent most of our time in the Japanese and North American Bonsai Pavilions. 

This Japanese White Pine came from Hiroshima and has been "in training" since 1625. It is, therefore, the oldest Bonsai in the Arboretum (and perhaps in the country?).

                 This is a Scots Pine.