From Nordic Walking to Swan Lake
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I guess I’m back to “normal” again, though I still drift off in daydreams of Portugal. Overall it’s been a good week. Much tramping about in leaves and mud with my walking groups. Definitely ended on a high. How could I get to this age and never have been to a performance of ballet?
The Birmingham Royal Ballet were performing at nearby Sunderland Empire Theatre and I was offered a last minute ticket when somebody dropped out of the group. Very serendipitous, and very lovely. I enjoyed every minute. We had a laughter-packed meal together beforehand at Luciano’s Italian restaurant. Quite delicious!
Maybe England isn’t so bad. Off to zumba soon, humming Tchaikovsky as I go.
Hope you’re joining in with Cate’s Six Word Saturday? She’s a lovely hostess. The header and links explain what it’s all about.
restlessjo 
Where did you go in Portugal? Did you like it here?
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Love it! We have a home in Tavira in the Algarve, and are regularly there, but this trip we started in Porto. We spent a couple of days in the Douro valley before boating back to Porto (a fabulous experience), then finally to the Algarve. My last couple of posts have been azulejo-crazy!
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Glad to hear that. If you like azulejos, did you ever see Santarem’s train station? It has a beautiful azulejo’s panel.
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Not yet. I’m steadily working my way around Portugal, so will put this one on the list. We’ve passed close by but never been into the city.
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Wow, Jo! hat is such a striking, heart-felt shot! I can almost feel their emotions. Nice capture. And no, England isn’t so bad sometimes… 😉
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I was almost evicted for trying to take photos, Tahira, so I borrowed this shot from Birmingham Royal Ballet’s website. I wish I was this good.
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“Off to zumba soon, humming Tchaikovsky as I go”
Doesn’t sound like England at all 😀 Don’t know about Zumba, but I do hope I get to watch a live ballet someday.
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It took me a long time, Madhu, but I really loved it.
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Your photos are amazing. I am always amazed at how beautiful the world is around us and how many people are lucky enough to capture those moments.
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Confessions time, Austine- this is a Birmingham Royal Ballet clip. They didn’t allow photos in the theatre. I should add a credit but was in a hurry at the time! Apologies.
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