Darling readers,
Hello from a gloriously sunny Vienna! It's Wednesday, October 20th, and I'm already halfway through a week packed with ballet bliss, delightful shopping escapades and of course, the constant quest for the perfect pink tutu. You know how much I love this city – the cobbled streets, the grand architecture, the symphony of classical music swirling in the air... and let's not forget, the incredible ballet scene!
As usual, I arrived in Vienna via train – such a romantic way to travel! It's all about soaking up the scenery and letting the rhythm of the rails lull you into a delightful daydream. Plus, who needs a boring airplane ride when you can indulge in a lovely, leisurely train journey?
Once I arrived at my charming little guesthouse near the Opera House, I knew it was time to embrace the city's exquisite ballet culture. I spent the afternoon researching all the performances, shows and historical landmarks linked to ballet. The Viennese Opera House is just a short walk away from my guesthouse and let me tell you, darling, it's breathtaking. I imagine all the exquisite dancers that have graced its stage throughout history – Tchaikovsky, Strauss, the works!
And what a coincidence! It just so happened that Vienna’s State Opera was having a wonderful ballet performance this evening – Swan Lake. I snagged the most delightful tickets in the second row, just perfect for seeing every delicate gesture, every graceful pirouette, every expressive point of the toes. It's such a joy to see ballet in its purest form.
Of course, no trip to Vienna would be complete without indulging in the city's beautiful shops. This morning I went for a luxurious little splurge at one of Vienna's oldest and finest department stores. I found the most stunning silk pink scarf – think floral patterns and elegant flowing edges – just the perfect accent for any ballerina's wardrobe.
This evening, after Swan Lake I plan to explore Vienna’s lively arts scene – rumour has it there is a very stylish "ballet street" around here. Imagine, darling – a whole street dedicated to ballet! The shops, the boutiques, the cafes… all echoing the dance, the grace, the joy of movement. What a perfect night to simply absorb the beauty of the city!
But, darling readers, before I get swept away by the waltzing magic of Vienna, I do want to remind you about the pink tutu project. Yes! We are all on a mission to bring the world together, one fluffy pink tutu at a time! Just picture it – a symphony of pink, swirling around the globe, reminding everyone of the power of femininity, confidence, and a touch of whimsical delight.
Stay tuned for more stories about my adventures in Vienna. Until next Wednesday, remember:
"Be bold, be beautiful, and most importantly, embrace the power of pink!”
Yours in ballet,
Emma x
P.S. Remember to visit www.pink-tutu.com to catch up on all my ballet adventures and share your own stories with me. What are your favourite pink tutus? Let's spread the pink joy together!
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You can catch up with the Pink Tutu weekly blogs on Wednesday’s by visiting the website, www.pink-tutu.com. The website has posts on all things pink tutu, Emma’s latest ballet adventures, shopping, dance performance reviews, fashion tips and lots of interesting historical titbits and fun facts about ballet, pink tutus and famous ballet stars from around the world.
