Saturday, September 19, 2009

Baltimore Sox Game: So nice we did it twice!



After everything that went wrong on the first trip to Baltimore, I thought I would never convince my friends to go back with me. Even though the trip had a few issues here and there I actually had a blast. When I was uploading the pictures from the game I could laugh at all we went through.

So when my friend sent out an email saying we should go back and catch the game in September, I was all for it. I believe that right after that email within a week I had the purchased 4 tickets, booked a hotel, bought tour tickets and got us a rental car. We were ready for the Baltimore Do-Over.

This time around we knew what to expect. I got us a better hotel that didn't give my room to someone else and we took the subway early enough that we finally got to make our tour!! It was the best $9 bucks I ever spent. The tour was amazing!



Here is our tour guide giving us a history lesson on Camden Yards. He knew ALOT of fun information! I learned what Babe Ruth's Batting average was (342), where Babe Ruth lived and learned about baseball, and we learned some fun facts about what goes into a baseball game at Camden Yard.

Part of the tour was to walk down to the field. But we weren't allowed to step on the grass because it is a special blend of seeds and our shoes could contaminate it.



Making our way to the dugout! I can't believe how close we got to the field!


My friend and I sitting in the dugout! It was great to sit where the pros sit and it was super clean too. The bench was cushioned too! These guys have it all!

The view from the dugout. It reminded me of my softball playing days...

This is where important phone calls are made!

We then moved on to inside Camden Yard. I guess they keep a stats board of every game. I had the worst urge to just whip this clean.

We got to go where the newspaper/TV/Radio reporters go to see the game. The view they had was amazing.

While our tour guide was talking, I spotted Dustin Pedroia doing some batting practice. I love his socks!

Finally the game began! Here is us (minus 1) waiting for the game to start.

The Red Sox killed Baltimore. It was a great game!

An important lesson for you kids: Doing this at the game all through the game, plus eating a Camden Yard Hot Dog, plus having a big lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and being in the Summer heat.......

will result to this. I was so sick. I came back to the hotel and fell on the bed. I didn't even get undressed. My friends thought I was dead the next morning. But would I go again?? Absolutely! Baltimore is a great place to watch the Sox play!

Details

Camden Yards - I love dealing with them! They are so friendly!!

Where we stayed: Weston Hotel- Beautiful inside and they had a room for me when I arrived! I heard the bar and gym is nice, but I was too sick to enjoy it.

Rental car: Hetz- My car wasn't as big the first time and they gave me a car with Rhode Island plates...yuck... but they are great over there

What to do: Camden Yard ballpark tour- well worth it!!

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