6/28/2016 0 Comments WimbledonI was extremely jealous when I found out the sport journalism class was taking a trip to Wimbledon today. S0, when I heard I could tag along if I paid my own ticket (£25), it wasn't a hard decision. I met my group in the IH reception area about 5:45am and we all took the tube to Wimbledon Park. When we arrived, we were handed queue cards with a number. Once the cards run out, they no longer let people inside. The queue (aka line) is just part of the fun at Wimbledon. It's an activity rather than an inconvenience. People camp out, drink champagne, barbecue, play games, etc. In total, we waited about 3hrs before getting inside. The grounds are full with activities, food, drinks, shops, and about twenty courts. It is a completely different lifestyle, and certainly unlike any sporting event I have attended back in the states. The people dress beautifully, sip on champagne, and eat strawberries with cream. Our instructor suggested we try Pimm's - a gin based drink with fruit and lemonade (so good). We spent most of our day walking around and watching matches on some of the smaller courses. Such a cool day.
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