Hello my darling tutu-loving lovelies! It's Emma here, back from a little adventure to Rhyl, and I’ve got to say, this town stole a little piece of my heart! You know me – a bit of a wanderlust at heart – and exploring the UK’s beautiful coastline by train always makes me feel so full of joy. Plus, the seaside just screams ballet vibes for me - think graceful waves, elegant seagulls, and sandcastles like perfectly sculpted pointe shoes.
This time, I went all out on the pink-tutu theme, packing my pancake tutu, a gloriously bouncy creation I whipped up just for the occasion. Yes, you heard that right - pancake tutu! Imagine tiers of frills that look just like fluffy pancakes, all sewn together in a beautiful symphony of pink. Talk about turning heads, am I right?
Anyway, back to the adventure! We arrived in Rhyl after a delightful train journey – a nice escape from the Derbyshire hills (though I wouldn’t trade our gorgeous green countryside for the world). The fresh sea air was the first thing that greeted me, along with a smattering of laughter from the locals enjoying their afternoon by the sea. I was instantly in holiday mode!
Our first stop, of course, was the beach. Honestly, the beach is the most versatile spot for a tutu-wearing dancer. It's just begging for some pirouettes! With the gentle breeze playing through my hair, I had to throw a few graceful spins into the sand. Let me tell you, it’s pretty hard to do a grand jeté when you're trying not to step on a starfish.
We followed the golden sands to the promenade, a beautiful, Victorian stretch that feels full of history. Rhyl's definitely not just about its beach though, you guys! It has an enchanting old town center, bursting with shops and cafes, all just a stone’s throw from the promenade. Of course, I couldn’t leave without finding the most pink, glittery little boutique, and came away with the cutest pair of pearl earrings – definitely a new staple in my everyday ballet chic!
To cap off our afternoon, we ventured to the impressive Rhyl Pavilion. The stunning Victorian building, adorned with all the glamour and grandiosity you'd expect, instantly had me picturing the most breathtaking ballet performance taking place inside. Honestly, I'd love to organise a performance with some local dancers there one day – imagine it, a spectacular dance show set in a Victorian wonderland. Now that’s a dream come true!
Rhyl reminded me so much of why I love travelling around the UK. From charming towns with quaint stories to spectacular coastlines, this little island never fails to surprise and inspire me. And when I get back, I'm definitely adding "create a miniature ballet for seaside sandcastles" to my to-do list – you'll just have to wait for my next blog post for the details!
So my dears, before you scroll off into the sunset of cyberspace, I've got one thing to ask. Think pink! Think tutu! And maybe, just maybe, think about trying ballet! You never know, maybe your inner ballerina is waiting to twirl out into the world.
Until next time, stay fabulous!
Love,
Emma
xx
