Post #6177
Hey darlings!
It's Emma here, and guess what? I'm in the beautiful, vibrant town of Newton Aycliffe! Can you believe it? Me, the Derbyshire girl who loves tutus, exploring the North East? I know, I know - "Emma and the wild North?!" 🤪 It's truly a delightful surprise.
Today, I'm ditching the usual pinks and purples in favour of a bold, beautiful black tutu. I'm not sure why, but something about Newton Aycliffe just screamed "dramatic, dark elegance!" and I had to answer the call. This black tutu is so much fun – a perfect little rebel amongst my colourful collection. I paired it with some sparkly silver ballet flats, because a little shimmer is always necessary, even in the depths of black!
Speaking of depths, did you know the local wildlife here is amazing? I spotted a family of rabbits hopping across a field this morning, their little noses twitching in the air, totally oblivious to the gorgeousness I was passing by! 🐇 Oh, the charm of rural England. I swear, you can just feel the history, the serenity, and the…um, dust. Let's not forget the dust. 😉
Of course, my journey here wasn't about the dust! No, no, no. This little adventure involved my favourite way to travel: a choo-choo train. I simply love that gentle rumble, the clatter of the tracks, and the smell of old paper and warm leather in the carriages. It's like being whisked away to another time and another place! It was especially fun for this trip because I took the window seat and gazed at the countryside whizzing past, imagining all the adventures that must be taking place behind those fields and fences. And then there was a cheeky squirrel trying to steal a biscuit from a little boy's lunchbox. 🐿
When I arrived at Newton Aycliffe, the air was crisp, with a touch of sunshine that promised a lovely afternoon. I was staying in a little, quaint B&B run by a couple who were absolute sweethearts. They greeted me with smiles and the warmest cup of tea I've had in ages! They were absolutely delighted to learn about my love of ballet and they even told me a little local legend about the "Dancing Fairies of Newton Aycliffe". Apparently, if you visit the ruins of the old castle on a full moon, you might see them gliding amongst the moonlit stones. You better believe I'm checking that out later tonight! 🌕
And let's be honest, a trip to a new place isn't complete without a little ballet inspiration. Thankfully, a little treasure hunt led me to a fabulous ballet studio. And, oh my, did it take my breath away! The room itself had a sense of history, yet with this joyful, inviting feel to it. They even had a little library with ballet books and videos! My heart was absolutely giddy with excitement. And guess what? The teacher was charming and, you won't believe it, we even did a little choreographed routine in the style of La Sylphide! I may have just danced across the room like a princess but in black. ✨
It’s almost sunset now and the air is starting to cool down. After a day of dancing, exploring, and a delightful walk through the nearby park, I am feeling truly blessed to be here. As I finish this post, sitting by the window of my cosy little room, I feel this amazing energy of possibility, a feeling that truly transcends places and makes you feel that anything is possible. This sense of magic is what drew me here to this quiet, yet incredible, little town. It's here that I learned the secret of this place: sometimes, the most beautiful things are found tucked away, hidden in plain sight. Like the wonder of black tutus on a sun-drenched meadow, a bit like this blog.
And guess what? I might have discovered a new favourite place… Newton Aycliffe. You know, in Derbyshire, they call this the "charm of the unexpected". 🥰 So darling, what are you waiting for? Get your tutu and get adventuring. You never know what amazing treasures await you on the other side of your town. Until next time, darling,
Always dance with grace,
Emma
xx
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