Wednesday 2023-06-28
Buongiorno, darlings! Itās your favourite pink-tutu-clad adventurer, Emma, reporting live from the Eternal City! I know, I know, you're probably thinking āEmma, Rome? But what about your pink tutu?ā Well, fear not, my darling friends! Iāve packed a special tutu for Rome, a shimmering pink creation with flowing tiers that wouldnāt look out of place in a Roman chariot race (okay, maybe not literally, but itās pretty dramatic!)
I arrived by train, of course. Honestly, is there a more elegant way to travel? The journey was so picturesque - the green rolling hills of Derbyshire gave way to snow-capped mountains, and I swear I saw a couple of friendly-looking goats perched on a hillside, all in perfect timing with the most incredible sunset!
But now, Iām in Rome! The air smells like espresso, fresh bread, andā¦history? I think history just smells like history, which is pretty cool! And you wouldnāt believe how many men have stopped me to compliment my tutu! They must be tired of all those Roman togas. One fellow even tried to give me a bunch of red roses - very romantic, even if his shirt was slightly too low cut.
Speaking of romance, tonight I'm attending a ballet performance at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. It's called "The Nutcracker", and they tell me it's supposed to be a real crowd-pleaser! Of course, I'm going to be a crowd-pleaser too, in my exquisite blush-pink, tulle-layered number! I plan on wearing it all the way to the show. A touch of Derbyshire ballet magic in the heart of Rome - Iām a modern-day cultural ambassador!
My day has been pretty glamorous already. I visited the iconic Trevi Fountain - can you believe the size of it? I took a photo, naturally. For my Instagram feed, I decided to go for a playful, ballerina-inspired pose in my tutu, right next to the majestic cascading water. I call it my "fountain fairy" look. š
Fashion, of course, is never far from my mind (it's part of the reason I came to Rome!), so naturally, I popped into one of Rome's exquisite boutiques for some shopping. I was eyeing a beautiful scarlet scarf - wouldn't that look fabulous with my pink tutu? But then I saw it - a little silk dress, a deep burgundy hue that makes my skin glow. It was a love at first sight. And even though my suitcase was already pretty full, I couldn't resist. I think it will be perfect for a romantic night in Rome!
*Of course, I wouldnāt be Emma if I didn't indulge in some *serious street performances. ** My favourite so far was this little guy doing a one-man show with a unicycle and a tuba. He did this whole comedic act involving juggling and balancing, while playing āThe William Tell Overtureā. Brilliant, hilarious, and all the while dressed head to toe in a bright, sunny yellow costume. Honestly, I wanted to steal it and put it with my collection. Perhaps next time.
There's so much to explore in this city, itās almost overwhelming. Tomorrow I plan on checking out the Colosseum ā my pink tutu will surely get the gladiators' attention! Iām thinking of adding some strategically placed rhinestones to make the tutu even more dazzling. What do you think? After the Colosseum, it's onto the Roman Forum and maybe a walk by the Tiber River. If I have time, I'm even thinking about trying to snag tickets for the Vatican City.
And who knows what adventures await me in the evenings! Maybe an impromptu performance on a cobblestone street? Or perhaps a night in with my newfound friend, Marco (who, surprisingly, loves pink as much as I do!), enjoying delicious Italian pizza and talking about the power of tutus to bring the world together.
Oh, the stories Rome will hold! Stay tuned, darlings! There's a whole world of pink tutus waiting to be explored, one fabulous Italian city at a time.
P.S. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram! You'll find me on @PinkTutuEmma.
Until next week, remember:
Embrace the pink! Embrace the tutus! Embrace the joy of dance!
XOXO, Emma
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