Back for more - Round 2 of Indian Wells (March 2012)

This time we did it in style. We flew into LAX and rented a Dodge Challenger (Jason is big on his cars ;) We spent 2 nights in Palm Desert watched some world class tennis at Indian Wells.

Then drove down to Las Vegas where we got upgraded to a fancy suite at no extra cost at the Rio. Definately the most luxurious place I have ever stayed in.

 

After a fun night at the Rio we got up early to join World Class Driving on an adventure to Red Rock Canyon. Jason drove the Audi and Jaguar and I got to drive the Ferrari. I have to admit that I was a little less excited and more nervous when it was my turn. I couldn`t stop thinking about the huge deductible I would have to pay incase something went wrong. In the end it was a very memorable experience.

We then continued on to visit my friend Jen in Santa Barbara and on the way stopped in Los Angeles to watch a Jerry Seinfeld show. We also managed to squeeze in a trip to Universal Studios where we did some indoor sky diving.

Highlights:

• Meeting Gasquet, Benneteau, Wozniaki, Nester and Lopez
• Hitting the fastest serve
• Having good times in Vegas
• Driving a Ferrari
• Earning my indoor sky diving wings
• Go Karting with friends and family at K1
• Seeing Jerry Seinfeld live

48hrs of Driving for 2 days of Tennis (Indian Wells) March 2011

This is what happens when you put 2 tennis fans together with 5 days off work and school. My best friend Jason and I decided to rent a small RV and drive from Vancouver to Indian Wells California. We drove through the night and 24hrs later arrived in San Bernardino where we took a shower at my cousins place and spent the night in the parking lot. Dodging rush hour traffic through Oakland was nothing compared to dodging furniture lying in the middle of the highway. Swerving out in a RV left me speechless for a couple of hours.

 



It was the first time either of us drove or lived in a RV and we both agreed that it was the best but maybe not the cheapest way to do this trip. A lot of the time on the road was spent with me singing songs and drinking lots of Lime Perrier. We got to our location in one piece, except for hitting an awning as we entered the tennis grounds.

It was perfect - meeting up with my awesome friend Jen and her mom carrying a plate of chocolate chip cookies (my favorite), enjoying the sun and watching some of the best tennis in the world.

 

Highlights:

• Meeting John Isner
• Visiting Berkley University
 

Was it worth it?

Absolutely!

The come back.

After realizing that I am already forgetting key events of my trips the past 3 years I have decided to "kick start" the blog again and will start by filling in the blanks and post about a few previous trips first.