"Ooh la la! Rochester, you beautiful city of history, culture and cobblestones - what a delight! And did I tell you, darling, it was the most perfect day for twirling?"
Hello, darlings! It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, signing in live from a pink cloud of delight. You've got to believe me, Rochester is everything you’d want it to be – especially if you are a tutu enthusiast.
Oh my! Where do I even start? Firstly, let me tell you, darlings, my latest travel escapade to Rochester involved some seriously splendid mode of transport - did I tell you, the train journey was absolute bliss? I always adore taking the train. It’s an adventure! And on this trip, it was especially dreamy, thanks to the rolling green countryside which streamed past the windows. So peaceful and perfect for brainstorming new dance moves and sketching new tutu designs.
Now, to set the scene. The town of Rochester just oozed old world charm – I felt like I was walking through a film set for a period drama! Cobblestone streets, beautiful churches and enough history to send you into a spin, if you know what I mean…
As always, dear readers, you know I just can’t visit a new place without a bit of retail therapy. And, my love for all things pink just went stratospheric. I discovered this charming vintage boutique which was bursting with frills and lace. Seriously! There were entire rails of the most spectacular pastel pink dresses. I could’ve spent hours there just marveling. Of course, darling, I did treat myself to a few exquisite pink delights, because as everyone knows - it's vital to have enough pink in your wardrobe. I mean, pink is not a colour, it’s a lifestyle!
After all that shopping, darlings, I simply had to find a perfect place for my celebratory pink cupcake, now didn't I? This sweet little bakery just happened to have a display of the most glorious raspberry macarons! I almost swooned right there. Luckily, they had some delightful raspberry & pink meringue cupcakes. They tasted absolutely heavenly.
You know me, darling, I’m a girl who loves a good ballet! Now, you wouldn’t think Rochester would be the place for a ballerina to go for inspiration, but, let me tell you, I stumbled across the most delightful little ballet studio. I spent an hour watching the ballet classes. The dedication and passion of these young ballerinas was quite inspirational - it made me want to twirl like nobody’s watching. Which, as you know, darling, is precisely what I did. There was even this lovely old lady in the front row who seemed to really enjoy my impromptu ballet routine!
The next day, my darlings, I simply had to experience Rochester Castle. That was when my life truly entered the pink tutu fantasy zone! Not only was it majestic, towering over the town like a fairytale castle, but the grounds were the most spectacular shade of pink and green I have ever seen. Imagine my delight!
My dear readers, you see, it’s moments like these when my dreams really come to life – seeing this iconic castle against a backdrop of my favourite colour and having it all twirl together. Seriously! It felt like a perfect scene from a film about my life, starring yours truly, Pink Tutu Sparkles, naturally.
Oh, and, darlings, I did manage to sneak in a little performance for the good people of Rochester! I took to the stage of a charming local theatre (a lovely red-bricked Victorian-style building) and you just have to believe me - I had a smashing time. You know I never hesitate to spread a bit of pink glitter wherever I go - after all, the more pink tutus, the better!
I must say, dear readers, I absolutely loved my trip to Rochester - I felt like I'd discovered a hidden gem. Of course, no trip of mine would be complete without a delicious pink dessert. It just so happened there was this lovely cafe that specialised in a fabulous selection of pink ice cream, served in gorgeous vintage cones, too. It really completed my Rochester experience.
Rochester, darling, you’ve completely won my heart. Now, the question is - what's my next pink tutu destination? It’s hard to imagine topping my time in this stunning city, but then again, life is an adventure and a ballerina never says no to a new adventure! Stay tuned, my dears!
Now, please don’t forget, darling - my lovely pink-loving followers, I have so much pink joy waiting for you over on www.pink-tutu.com! Check out all the latest pink news, pink tutus, and of course, plenty of photos of my adventures!
And if you haven't already, don't forget to pick up a pink tutu and join the fun!
*Until next time, darlings, spread the love, and remember - a little bit of pink goes a long way! *
Yours eternally,
Pink Tutu Sparkles.
XOXO
