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Hello, darlings! It's Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood tutu-wearing ballerina, bringing you the latest from the fabulous world of twirling and travel. Today, we're leaving the rolling hills of Derbyshire behind and venturing down to the seaside! Yes, my lovelies, it's Portsmouth time!
I know what you're thinking... "Emma, Portsmouth? Isn't that a bit... ordinary?" But let me tell you, my dear readers, there's no such thing as ordinary when it comes to a pink tutu girl like myself!
I'm always up for a little adventure, and for this trip, I've even dared to step out of my pink comfort zone. Yes, you heard right! I'm wearing a green tutu. A G-R-E-E-N tutu! I know, I know, it's quite a departure from my usual blush-toned delights. But it's all in the name of colour exploration, my darlings! The shade is just divine - think emerald, fresh mown grass, that gorgeous green that you see on a sunny spring day.
But let's get back to the trip itself!
As I mentioned, I prefer travelling the old-fashioned way. No planes for this girl! It was all about the choo-choo train ride down to Portsmouth. The scenery whizzing by was simply delightful - I even saw a fluffy sheep grazing in a field (those darling woolly creatures make my heart melt)! It was the perfect way to get myself into the travel spirit and dream up all sorts of lovely, tutu-inspired ideas.
The highlight of my Portsmouth trip, however, was undoubtedly a visit to the Spinnaker Tower! You simply have to climb it! Imagine the breathtaking views from the top! I swear, I could have danced for hours on end up there - although it might have taken me a while to climb back down... It's not every day that a ballerina can take in views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, you know. It felt utterly magical!
I did also manage to sneak in a ballet class whilst I was in Portsmouth! Finding a studio with a welcoming and charming atmosphere is never difficult when you have a tutu in tow. The teacher even complimented me on my emerald green creation, telling me I had "a touch of magic in my steps." Well, of course I did - who needs fairies when you have a pink tutu? 😉
Later that day, I took in a beautiful street performance! This wasn't just any ballet performance, mind you! These fabulous dancers were wearing beautiful costumes inspired by the colours and textures of the sea - I swear, it was almost as if I was watching seagulls gracefully swooping across the sky. It truly blew me away! I even managed to get a photo with the lovely dancers after their performance (don't worry, I wore my pink tutu for this!).
After all that excitement, I simply had to grab some fish and chips by the harbour! I just had to! A ballerina's gotta eat, you know. Fish and chips... what a quintessentially British way to enjoy the end of a truly fantastic day in Portsmouth.
Oh, and I can't forget the wildlife! There were so many fascinating seagulls in the harbour! You just can't help but marvel at these birds with their strong wings and grace. There's something incredibly elegant about how they swoop and glide through the air, almost like they're ballet dancers themselves. I even spotted a cheeky little sparrow hopping around nearby. You know, they say a ballet dancer is supposed to be as light on her feet as a sparrow. It's a fact that all ballerina hopefuls should aim to achieve. It truly makes me yearn for that "take flight" feeling and freedom in my own dance.
So, there you have it, my lovelies! My Portsmouth adventures in a nutshell - and my emerald green tutu. Let's just say I've been bitten by the "green tutu bug" - but I don't think I'll be abandoning my signature pink anytime soon. After all, who could possibly resist the magical enchantment of pink, right? 😉
Oh, and just a quick reminder to you all! You can check out all my latest posts at www.pink-tutu.com - it's your one-stop shop for all things tutu, ballet and fabulous travel adventures. Don't forget to leave a comment below and let me know if you've been to Portsmouth too. I love hearing about your travels, my lovelies!
Until next time, stay stylish, stay beautiful and keep dancing!
Lots of love, Emma xx
