Hello, darlings! Emma here, fresh off the train from Derbyshire and ready to shimmy into Southampton!
This week's adventures are taking me to the coast, and I'm so excited to be exploring the beautiful city of Southampton, where the sea whispers stories of faraway lands and the air is full of the salty tang of adventure.
And what better way to celebrate the adventure than with a brand-new tutu, eh? This time, I'm rocking a black beauty - it's sleek, it's sassy, and it's giving me all the 'fierce ballerina' vibes. Black, it's like a dark chocolate to my sweet pink palette – I think we’ll be seeing a lot of this little number this week.
As always, before my adventure even began, there was the obligatory ballet class! I’m such a sucker for the morning sunshine on my tutu as I arrive at the studio. It's like a daily ritual that nourishes my soul, allowing me to stretch, strengthen, and feel the beautiful rhythm of my body. Even after years of dancing, my body just seems to vibrate with a newfound joy when I hear the familiar sound of the piano and feel that soft padding on the studio floor. Today's session was particularly inspiring; our instructor challenged us with a new combination – and guess what? Spoiler alert - it involves a beautiful grand jeté, oh la la! My thighs are still burning from the workout, but my heart is overflowing with that familiar sense of satisfaction after a truly amazing dance class.
But let's not forget the real reason for this Southampton escapade – ballet! This weekend, the Southampton Symphony Orchestra is presenting a special performance of Swan Lake, and my friends and I have been buzzing with excitement for weeks! This show is a MUST for every dancer, you simply can’t miss this masterpiece. They say every swan has a story, and this performance, I am sure, will tell the story like no other. There is something truly magical about watching ballet at a beautiful theatre, seeing these stories come to life with every flick of a wrist, every leap, every plié… It's a powerful reminder of the beauty and grace that human beings can achieve with dedicated passion and commitment.
Between Ballet, Boutiques & Bites
Okay, let's be real, this Southampton trip is not just about swan lakes and sassy tutus! Southampton has SO MUCH to offer, I need to be strategic here... This week, I am planning a well-balanced schedule of:
- Bites: Southampton is renowned for its delicious seafood, and I’m already planning to indulge in some delectable crab cakes with a side of champagne. Don’t you think you should join me for a culinary adventure through the heart of this city?
- Boutiques: Of course, a girl needs a new dress for this grand occasion! I have been spying on some amazing new designers, some local talent and I need to see their wares with my own eyes… Oh and I wouldn’t leave Southampton without checking out the gorgeous vintage clothing scene here, you just never know what you might find...
- Beach Beauty: Did someone say, coastal walk with the sound of waves and seagulls in my ears, while I take a deep inhale of that clean salty air… Yes please! It just makes me feel so alive… I’m going to spend an hour just wandering along the sandy shores, admiring the majestic ocean, listening to the rhythm of the waves – pure bliss! Maybe I’ll find a sweet little pink shell and keep it as a memory of my day… I could just wear a bikini and dance in the sea for the hell of it!
Riding The Rails In Style Southampton may be just a quick trip down the coast for some, but for me, the train is where my adventure really begins. I’ve always loved traveling by train! The gentle rhythm of the wheels on the tracks, the landscape flying by… it's like a graceful ballet in its own right, wouldn't you agree? It's the perfect way to decompress after a long week and fully embrace the magic of my weekend adventure!
The views, especially, from Derbyshire, are simply incredible, green rolling hills… the Derbyshire landscape is just begging for me to create a whimsical photo shoot… I can just picture myself with my tutu swirling around me, captured against the backdrop of the dramatic English countryside. ( I can hear you now… "Is it wrong to dream of photographing myself in my tutu… just thinking… ").
I have to say, nothing beats settling into my little first-class cabin, snuggling up with my favorite novel… and I absolutely MUST stop off at the buffet carriage, of course. ( That’s right - it’s ok to be posh and like to travel by train … … it’s part of my mission – we need to make travel more fashionable … we need to show people how to be chic whilst riding the rails… oh, and bring back that train station cafe culture too, just with much better food, haha, just saying… )
And the journey continues… Who knows what adventures await me in the seaside town? Perhaps, a cheeky trip to the Isle of Wight is in order... It wouldn’t be complete without some fresh oysters… hmm, do I hear you drooling with me?!
Keep your eyes peeled for my next blog post where I’ll share all the fun happenings in Southampton – and stay tuned for my Swan Lake review – It’s going to be spectacular!
Until next time,
Emma
xx
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