Post Number: 6874
Hey darlings! It's your favourite tutu-wearing travel enthusiast, Emma, checking in from the beautiful town of Caerphilly!
Today's adventure took me on a whirlwind journey, fueled by my love for all things ballet and a healthy dose of pink. My travel method? Well, I wasn't quite able to saddle up on my trusty steed this time - those darn Welsh hills wouldn't be kind to a horse. So, I took a lovely train journey from Derby - it's so much more relaxing than battling with the M1. The journey gave me plenty of time to catch up on my ballet reading (did you know that a tutu's length can say something about the time period of the ballet?! So fascinating!).
The Caerphilly Castle Ballet Extravaganza
Now, Caerphilly's not exactly a ballet hub, but I'm on a mission to bring ballet to the masses. So, when I saw a sign for a "Ballet in the Courtyard" performance at Caerphilly Castle, I knew I had to be there!
This time, I decided to ditch my usual pink and wear a vibrant yellow tutu. It seemed fitting, you know? A bit of sunshine to brighten up this old medieval castle. The weather, thank goodness, played ball - sunshine beaming down, making my yellow tutu absolutely sing!
The performance itself was magical. The local dance troupe, a group of young, incredibly talented dancers, had choreographed a story of love, loss, and triumph all within the castle courtyard. Imagine - the stone walls acting as the backdrop, the birdsong a subtle soundtrack, and a beautiful sunset illuminating the whole performance. It was like stepping into a fairytale.
Meeting The Caerphilly Swan
Of course, no trip to Caerphilly is complete without visiting the infamous Caerphilly Swan. Apparently, a resident swan has taken up residence in the castle moat, causing a bit of a stir amongst the local wildlife.
I'd been wanting to meet the swan for ages - it sounds so romantic, doesn't it? So I donned my most glamorous hat and headed down to the water. I couldn't believe how majestic this swan was! It looked like it had walked straight out of a Victorian painting.
It was a bit of a shy swan, I have to admit. But, after some gentle encouragement (and a generous offering of my pink ballet shoe) - yes, it's true, I wear ballet shoes everywhere I go - I managed to capture a rather lovely photo. It even let me brush its feathers! Who knows, maybe the Caerphilly Swan is the next prima ballerina of the animal world!
Pink Tutu Inspirations
Caerphilly has been a beautiful source of inspiration. So many things can be translated into tutu-tastic looks! Just imagine:
- The castle walls, with their intricate stonework, would look incredible adorned with pink lace - almost like a fairytale castle from a dream.
- A yellow and pink tutu would be perfect for a picnic by the moat - a vibrant reminder that life is for enjoying, just like the Caerphilly swan enjoying its swan-tastic life.
- Even the birds that were flitting around the castle gardens had such delicate, graceful movements, a definite ballet influence in nature. It truly does exist in everything!
So, darlings, remember:
- Ballet can be enjoyed anywhere, even in the most unexpected places!
- A pink tutu can bring sunshine to even the dullest day!
- Don't be afraid to spread your wings, be yourself, and chase your own dreams - just like the Caerphilly Swan.
And, always, never stop believing that every single one of us can wear a pink tutu and make the world a little bit more beautiful.
Love, Emma 💖🩰
P.S. Check out my daily ballet-inspired outfit photos over on www.pink-tutu.com !
