We have been busy.
Thursday morning was an early rise. Getting up at 3.30 am did not help our recovery from jet lag at all.
The only way to get into Wimbledon is to line up for a ticket before the days play. Mel and l woke before the sun rose and jumped on the Tube to Wimbledon Park Station. We weren't surprised to see hundreds of tents set up in the que; many people had camped the night before to get a ticket. We proceeded to the back of the line and were issued with a queuing card. After 3 hours of sitting in line we were finally on the move, only to find out we would be made to wait another 3 hours until 10.30am to be able to purchase a ticket. We were very proud to be number 115 and 116 through the Wimbledon Park gates that day! We wandered around the courts, saw some doubles then went to watch Maria Sharapova in her semifinal round match against Sabine Lisicki. Mel and I were so tired that we fell asleep about 10 minutes in! All in all it was a great day, the only thing we missed out on was the traditional 'Strawberries and Cream'; though I wasn't really prepared to pay 10 pound for it anyway.
On Friday we went to Southbank, along the Thames River. I went skateboarding and Mel wandered through the various shops and eateries. We then walked over to the Tate Modern Museum of Art; apart from some 1960's American Photography it wasn't that interesting.
We headed back to the hostel and geared up for The Lion King Musical at Lyceum Theatre. We downed a few beers and made our way there at 7pm. The musical was very impressive; I recommend it to anyone who has the chance to see it! Later that night we headed back to the hostel and met up with a group of Brazilians and Americans and made our way to the Ministry of Sound Club. I found it very over rated, it reminded me of Metro's Freo. We got back at 4am that morning and crashed.
The highlight of my trip so far would have to be the Wireless Festival which was on a Saturday; we saw Digitalism, Nero, Kesha; who was terrible, Chase and Status and The Chemical Brothers. Chase ans Status were insane; one of the best acts I've ever seen live.
Today we headed into Camden for lunch and a shop. It's such a lively little place, full of bohemians, markets and cafe's. At 10pm we went into Soho for dinner, this place was similar to Northbridge with it's bars, clubs and restaurants. Mel and I went to a quaint Italian place, and much like the rest of London the food was great.
Tomorrow morning we jump on the coach to Brighton.
Thursday morning was an early rise. Getting up at 3.30 am did not help our recovery from jet lag at all.
The only way to get into Wimbledon is to line up for a ticket before the days play. Mel and l woke before the sun rose and jumped on the Tube to Wimbledon Park Station. We weren't surprised to see hundreds of tents set up in the que; many people had camped the night before to get a ticket. We proceeded to the back of the line and were issued with a queuing card. After 3 hours of sitting in line we were finally on the move, only to find out we would be made to wait another 3 hours until 10.30am to be able to purchase a ticket. We were very proud to be number 115 and 116 through the Wimbledon Park gates that day! We wandered around the courts, saw some doubles then went to watch Maria Sharapova in her semifinal round match against Sabine Lisicki. Mel and I were so tired that we fell asleep about 10 minutes in! All in all it was a great day, the only thing we missed out on was the traditional 'Strawberries and Cream'; though I wasn't really prepared to pay 10 pound for it anyway.
On Friday we went to Southbank, along the Thames River. I went skateboarding and Mel wandered through the various shops and eateries. We then walked over to the Tate Modern Museum of Art; apart from some 1960's American Photography it wasn't that interesting.
We headed back to the hostel and geared up for The Lion King Musical at Lyceum Theatre. We downed a few beers and made our way there at 7pm. The musical was very impressive; I recommend it to anyone who has the chance to see it! Later that night we headed back to the hostel and met up with a group of Brazilians and Americans and made our way to the Ministry of Sound Club. I found it very over rated, it reminded me of Metro's Freo. We got back at 4am that morning and crashed.
The highlight of my trip so far would have to be the Wireless Festival which was on a Saturday; we saw Digitalism, Nero, Kesha; who was terrible, Chase and Status and The Chemical Brothers. Chase ans Status were insane; one of the best acts I've ever seen live.
Today we headed into Camden for lunch and a shop. It's such a lively little place, full of bohemians, markets and cafe's. At 10pm we went into Soho for dinner, this place was similar to Northbridge with it's bars, clubs and restaurants. Mel and I went to a quaint Italian place, and much like the rest of London the food was great.
Tomorrow morning we jump on the coach to Brighton.
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