Hey my gorgeous peeps! Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad blogger, checking in from the glorious Chilterns! Yep, I’m off on an adventure in the sunshine, bringing the tutu-liciousness to High Wycombe - post number 8298, baby!
Now, I'll admit it - High Wycombe wasn’t exactly at the top of my "to-tutu" list, but when my darling Gran got tickets to see a performance of "Swan Lake" at the Wycombe Swan, well, you know I couldn't resist! After all, a Swan Lake performance is like a ballerina's ultimate fairytale! 🦢💖
The Train Ride:
Of course, my first order of business was to pick out the perfect tutu for this adventure. Pink, naturally! (But obviously with a bit of sparkly tulle detail - you've got to glam up those Chilterns!). My bright yellow backpack was a perfect contrast and the perfect place for my notebook and ballet flats. Now, I love a train journey, especially when it involves heading to a place full of history and beautiful countryside. There's just something so magical about gazing out of the window at fields rolling by and seeing villages dotted amidst the greenery - you just can't get that from a plane journey!
Wycombe Swan: A Touch of Tutu Magic:
The Wycombe Swan is absolutely gorgeous! I felt like I’d been transported to a fairytale, with beautiful décor and charming old-world charm. As always, the audience was buzzing with excitement, and the atmosphere was electric. Seeing a classic ballet like Swan Lake live is just phenomenal! It transported me back to my own days of twirling around on pointe - even though, honestly, those were a little more on the clumsy side than the professional dancers onstage. 😅 I still think the best bit is when the dancers all come together for a final curtain call – a complete wave of happiness and the most magical thing ever!
A Tea Break and a Little History:
After the show, we had the most delightful afternoon tea in the tea room. It was so much fun chatting about the ballet with Gran and my mum while indulging in scones, sandwiches, and plenty of delicious pink cake (naturally!). Honestly, can't a girl enjoy a bit of pink cake after a great performance?! 😂
Then we went for a wander through High Wycombe. What I found fascinating were all the little cobbled streets, ancient houses, and cute little independent shops. History just oozes out of every brick and cobblestone - so different from the sleek cityscapes we normally encounter!
Chiltern Adventure: Horseback Riding and Wildlife:
Of course, no visit to the Chilterns would be complete without a bit of horse riding, so Gran, my mum and I took a morning out for some horseback riding! It was glorious galloping across the rolling hills, the fresh air in our hair. We had to stop for photos with a herd of beautiful wild horses grazing in the sunshine. We managed to snag a picture of them with Gran’s sparkly tutu tied to the fence - the epitome of fashion meets wildlife! It’s going to be the photo of the year! 🐎💕
Pink-Tutu Inspiration for the Chilterns:
This whole adventure was an amazing reminder that magic is truly everywhere, even in the most unexpected places! I love that ballet can transport you, take you to a magical world where anything is possible. The Chilterns have also left me wanting to share their beauty with the world! I can see myself here next year on the back of a beautiful horse, twirling in a pastel-pink tutu (or maybe a shimmering teal one!) as I gaze out at those glorious views... hmm... think I just came up with a whole new photo shoot idea!
As I always say: let’s make the world a more tutu-fied, ballet-filled, and pink-filled place. We are not all destined for the stage (though it would be fabulous!). But it doesn’t take a pro to have a great time with a little bit of tutu in your life. So what are you waiting for? Get on down to your local theatre and support the arts – or just grab a pink tutu and twirl around your living room like nobody's watching! 😉💖
Until next time, happy twirling!
Love,
Emma
