I won't have time to blog tomorrow so here is Friday's post!
A few people have asked why I was in London on Tuesday...well the best reason ( but not the only one) was that I managed to get tickets to the Royal Ballet for The Prof, who adores anything classic! ( he is working in London all week)
The Russian Marinsky Ballet was performing Swan Lake and although the tickets were very expensive, the experience was absolutely sublime .
Viktoria Tereshkina as the White Swan was glorious but it was the precision of Corps de ballet that really brought a tear to the eye!
I had to thank My Sister and Eirlys who looked after William, Mary and George at the last minute and Greta who took in Winnie!
I feel sorry for Greta's dogs who normally share a lovely comfy bed in their classy kitchen....the big girl ousted them for the duration
Look at Winnie getting spoiled! I love it!
ReplyDeleteNot spoilt, just demanding!
ReplyDeletewinnie sure knows how to make herself feel at home.
ReplyDeleteDoesnt look like winnie missed you much. She sure manages to take over. What a girl...gotta love her
ReplyDeleteShe adapts quickly
DeleteI have my own theories. We shall see if they are true or not...
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen such a comfortable looking dog! Very nice of Greta's dogs to let her take their bed :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you could get away for a tryst with the Prof!
I can't remember how many times I have seen Swan Lake .. I have seen it down with Baryshnikov and Nureyev and Carla Fracci and oh ... what's her name .... Carla Fracci .. The American Ballet and the London Ballet ... my husband took me to my first ballet at Lincoln Center NYC ... The Nutcracker at Christmas time .. I miss the ballet .. so glad you go to go .
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DeleteEh! what has the tennis player got to do with ballet.
DeleteLOL, Natalia Makarova ... she dances, not sure if she plays tennis ..
DeleteLove that squishy face.
ReplyDeleteOne of the (many) great mysteries of classical music is - why were Piotr Chai's ballets such flops at their Russian premieres? All three of them are brimful with such heart-stoppingly intoxicating melodies it's scarcely believable they could be rejected as being 'unmusical', yet they were. No wonder the poor fella gave up on the medium thoroughly disheartened, not writing them any more. Our loss - and such a loss!
ReplyDeleteWinnie just needs a Tutu !
ReplyDelete"(but not the only one)" is intriguing. The mind boggles. Were you down there to get a visa from a certain foreign embassy? Perhaps to La-La-Land?
ReplyDeleteOh, I would so love to have seen that ballet.
ReplyDeleteRetirement suits you. Did you get my email?
ReplyDeleteYes! The hats have already been bought xx
DeleteReally??Wow, dead chuffed!!
DeleteSo glad you and Prof enjoyed the treat. Well deserved to both of you.
ReplyDeletePS Best pic of Winnie yet! Hahaha
Glad you had a great time, it is good to grab these moments isn't it. All the sweeter for being a little unexpected.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the ballet. I have seen the Marinsky version of "The Nutcracker", that was an absolute delight too.
ReplyDeleteWinnie - your priceless - you look sublimely contented !
Russian ballet - what an uplifting event!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is one contented dog!
ReplyDeleteHave always wanted to see a ballet and an opera...maybe there's still hope...
ReplyDeleteAt Christmas time, go see the Nutcracker ... a perfect First Ballet.
DeleteCome to Edinburgh! The International Festival has just started and you'll be spoilt for choice. La Boheme is on my list!
DeleteHow wonderful to see the ballet! I have never been to one but I am sure I would like it. Winnie looks like she is part of the bed! :)
ReplyDeleteLoved snuggled sleepy scrunched Winnie . . .
ReplyDeleteDelightful pic . . .
HA! That picture of Winnie is priceless!
ReplyDeleteThat photo has got to get a 1st in the flower show..
ReplyDeleteOh John, how I envy you that ballet.
ReplyDeleteGood luck for tomorrow.
I envy you and the Prof! I share his love of classical ballet. Rarely do touring companies come to my part of Canada.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Winnie dreaming sweetly. Have a good day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous Winnie and oh my, those wonderful wrinkles. I only wish mine made me look that adorable. I saw Swan Lake performed at my local theatre some years ago but sadly Odette was a good foot taller than Siegfried and the lifts were a little strained. Glad you and the Prof had a lovely time at your production.
ReplyDeleteSo do I. Reading on...
ReplyDeleteLoved snuggled sleepy scrunched Winnie . . .
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Hahaha, that pic of Winnie is so runny!
ReplyDeleteFunny! :D
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