{"id":3558,"date":"2013-07-27T21:19:06","date_gmt":"2013-07-27T21:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ididgo.com\/?p=3558"},"modified":"2013-07-27T21:19:06","modified_gmt":"2013-07-27T21:19:06","slug":"australian-open-falling-in-love-with-the-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ididgo.com\/?p=3558","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open-falling in love with “the tennis”"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was<\/strong> never a huge fan of tennis. I loved the outfits. I always wanted a little white pleated skirt. I knew of Serena – Venus and anything mainstream. <\/p>\n

I was fortunate enough to visit Australia – Melbourne – twice. My travel mates are huge tennis fans so tickets to Australian Open was a must for this crew. <\/p>\n

This is what I learnt by my first introduction to real tennis….<\/p>\n

Travel for sporting events is a great way to compliment the site seeing on your adventures. Even if you can’t arrange for tickets for Rod Laver (main court) or Hisense you can purchase a grounds pass to watch the practice courts, take in a less high profile match at Margaret court, watch on the big screens throughout the grounds and just join in the tomfoolery. <\/p>\n

Now my tips to survive the Australian Open:<\/p>\n

1. Dress light. It is hot. Hotter than hot. Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. A frozen coca cola will become your new bestie. <\/p>\n

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2. Plan to spend the full day. Watching the match is fun but the Heineken and Jacob’s Creek beer \/ wine garden is awesome. Sitting on loungers drink in hand watching on the big screen under the stars. <\/p>\n

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3. Be prepared to smile a lot. The energy of this experience is overwhelming. Go with the flow and live it! <\/p>\n

4. Be prepared to meet people from all over the world in the garden or in your seats. I’m a chatty one and this was a highlight – I love travel and I love travelers. We all have such great stories to share. <\/p>\n

5. Do not talk when the ball is in play!! I’m a talker so this was a challenge for me. <\/p>\n

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6. Bring a great camera! Lots of great photo opportunities to test your skills and kit! <\/p>\n

As you can read I’m a convert. This was a highlight of my Australia trip in 2012 and so much so I went back in 2013. Hmmmm … 2014? Is that crazy talk. <\/p>\n

Have you been?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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