![Wimbledon Winners 2017](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8380-e1531607671969.jpg)
Last night I was watching one of the longest tennis matches in Wimbledon history. I was rooting for the American John Isner
![Isner](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/isner-225x300.jpg)
and was more engaged this year because of my visit to my new best friend, Tracey, in Wimbledon last October. No I didn’t see any tennis but I did run about 8 miles in the village with my destination to the stadium. Stopped to take in the scenery along the way. Calling it my Tour de Wimbledon Run!
![Wimbledon Scoreboard 2017](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8383-e1531607752138.jpg)
![Art Embedded in the Stadium Wall](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8378.jpg)
![ModernTennis Artwork](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8377.jpg)
![Peak into the Stadium](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/outside.jpg)
![Horse Power](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/horse-power.jpg)
Celebrating 132 Years of the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament. No pictures on the tour. Onward to the Village and to Explore the charms of Wimbledon, I stopped by the local tile boutique, Topps Tiles, and chatted with the proprietors. Interestingly they really wanted to talk politics. The United States economy affects every country in the world. I just wanted to view their tile trends! We promised to keep in touch and to mention their store in my post. Such a friendly encounter.
![Tile Store Proprietors](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Tile-Store-Owners.jpg)
![Trendy British Tile Patterns](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Tile-Store.jpg)
Also in the Village was an interesting and elegant radiator store beautifully decorated.
![Radiator-Store](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Radiator-Store.jpg)
The lighting store with both vintage and modern items was equally intriguing.
![Lighting Store](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/lighting-store.jpg)
![Wimbledon Dining](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/restaurant.jpg)
![The Alexandria Pub](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/alexandria-pub.jpg)
On the run to Cannizaro Park I stopped to take pictures of the beautiful October flowers.
![Exquisite English Flowers](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8384.jpg)
![Autumn-Florals](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Autumn-Florals.jpg)
![Autumn Color](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Autumn-Color.jpg)
![Flowers in the Village](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/flowers-in-the-village.jpg)
Through the Alley of my namesake to see Hotel du Vin Cannizaro which has the most beautiful lush setting on the park.
![Wright's Alley](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8358-e1531602261309.jpg)
![Hotel du Vin Cannizaro House](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Hotel-du-Vin-Cannizaro-House-.jpg)
![Sweet Little Herb Garden](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Herb-Garden.jpg)
![Aviary](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Bird-House.jpg)
The aviary, which is a very popular attraction in the park, especially with children, was built in 1976.
![Birds in the Aviary](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/birds.jpg)
Running back to my friend’s flat I stopped to capture this photo of Sacred Heart. The Cathedral, of course, is where the Wimbledon Grand Slam is held every year and every year it comes with a set of traditions that are worthy of the place. No, not the church…the stadium!
![Wimbledon Cathedral](https://judithwrightdesign.net/jwd/wp-content/uploads/Wimbledon-Cathedral.jpg)
I visited one of the preserved windmills at the end of the commons but unfortunately did not take any photos. Someday I hope to go back and also see a tennis match! Thanks to my friend Tracey for inviting me to visit and providing the most memorable experience. Whether or not you are a fan of tennis, hopefully you’ll feel a little closer to the tournament after this little Tour de Wimbledon. Here’s to tomorrow and the Champions of 2018! No spoilers yet!