Why bother traveling for cherry blossoms?

Despite cherry blossom season being in full swing, I don’t really go out for a picnic.

It’s not like I’m busy (but I am). It’s just that I’m not that into it. And I found a good cherry blossom spot in a park near my place. My husband and I went there last night, but it was too dark to see anything. So we tried again early this morning instead of our usual morning workout. We power-walked to the park and took a slow walk after we got to the cherry blossom spot. It’s as good as those famous cherry blossom areas. We might be able to see the flowers more closely if we visit Yunjung Road in Yeouido, yet this spot has its own merit and it’s not as crowded as it is there. After coming back home, my phone said it took about 55 minutes to walk 4.7km and recorded 6,000 steps. Not bad. Not bad at all.

Why bother traveling for cherry blossoms? We can just take a simple walk around the area. I feel blessed as I am fully enjoying this spring.

2026-04-01 | Essay