Waking up on the last day of Yacht Week is the most bizarre feeling.
It's such a bitter sweet mixture of emotions.
On the one hand you're tired, a bit burnt, hungover and all you want is a long hot bubble bath and your own bed with soft, fresh sheets.
On the other hand you're leaving all your new friends behind. There'll be no more rolling out of bed and slithering into the ocean, no more dancing under the stars or learning how to say hello in every language imaginable (so far I'm up to: hola, boke, hej, hallo, salut, hallo, ciào, halloisen, merhaba).
We said goodbye to our new friends with hugs, kisses and furious scribbling of last names for Facebook stalking.
They headed off to the airport for early morning flights and we took refuge at Laganini Beach Club.
Which, by the way, is my favourite place in Croatia.
It's a little cliffside oasis of calm & exactly what we needed after the Yacht Week whirlwind.
I ate myself to a standstill and drank just enough wine to ensure I'd sleep all the way home.
I woke up just in time to see the sun setting over London and felt a pang of sadness. Tomorrow Valentina will be going back to Sweden and I'll be left to live without her again.
Yacht Week was one of the best weeks of my life and I can't believe it's over.
If you're keen to join Yacht Week next year, I'll write a little How-To guide tomorrow with tips for booking, what to take, etc.
But for now, I'm going to make the most of my last day with my sister from another mister, and have a little cry.
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It's such a bitter sweet mixture of emotions.
On the one hand you're tired, a bit burnt, hungover and all you want is a long hot bubble bath and your own bed with soft, fresh sheets.
On the other hand you're leaving all your new friends behind. There'll be no more rolling out of bed and slithering into the ocean, no more dancing under the stars or learning how to say hello in every language imaginable (so far I'm up to: hola, boke, hej, hallo, salut, hallo, ciào, halloisen, merhaba).
We said goodbye to our new friends with hugs, kisses and furious scribbling of last names for Facebook stalking.
They headed off to the airport for early morning flights and we took refuge at Laganini Beach Club.
Which, by the way, is my favourite place in Croatia.
It's a little cliffside oasis of calm & exactly what we needed after the Yacht Week whirlwind.
I ate myself to a standstill and drank just enough wine to ensure I'd sleep all the way home.
I woke up just in time to see the sun setting over London and felt a pang of sadness. Tomorrow Valentina will be going back to Sweden and I'll be left to live without her again.
Yacht Week was one of the best weeks of my life and I can't believe it's over.
If you're keen to join Yacht Week next year, I'll write a little How-To guide tomorrow with tips for booking, what to take, etc.
But for now, I'm going to make the most of my last day with my sister from another mister, and have a little cry.
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Ahhh Rose! So bittersweet, but all good things come to an end (and other cliches). Your blog has portrayed an amazing summer - be happy in what you had, and look at your beautiful photos if you need a reminder :)
ReplyDeleteIt all looks incredible- the trip, the people, the yummy food, the beach club! Looking forward to the post about what to do/how to book, will def think about going next year! Love the nail polish too! Thanks Rosie :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an amazing time Rose. If I didn't suffer from seasickness it would be going on my must-do list!
ReplyDeleteI've just had to say goodbye to some lovely new friends I made on my trip away, it's harder than I thought it would be!
Oh Rose, you and your burgers! Haha! Looks like you had an amazing holiday. I am tempted to go on a holiday like this, but perhaps in Bulgaria?
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PS.Just wondering, where is Valentina's cream beach dress from? LOVE IT! :)
It's always sad to leave the great people and places you've been. But home is the best place to be... :)
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That hamburger gif got me by surprise, it is so funny :-) Perfect spot it seems, might try it next year, using a conference as an excuse...
ReplyDeletelooks like you have had a fantastic week! Croatia is def on my list of places to return to! x
ReplyDeleteloving your freckles and your cute little curls
ReplyDeleteI exactly know how this feeling - I had the same when I left the place where I have spent my student exchange year (I have stayed in a wonderful city in Switzerland which is located by the Lake of Geneva - it is a true paradise).You have met so many lovely people from all over the world and shared an amazing time together.Those people have been like a second family to me and I missed them like crazy when I had to go back to real life.Ok,my situation might have been quite different,since we spent a whole year together and thus developed strong bonds.But I know this bitter sweet feeling with mixed emotions.Nevertheless I'm sure you will get over it very soon and enjoy your life as a Londoner again :) Btw,I am very interested in a Yacht Week Guide!
ReplyDeleteYour Yacht Week guide will go down VERY well- it sounds like all your readers will be booking it for next year! (including me!) :) Thank you for this series of beautiful posts.
DeleteYou look so gorgeous in all of the pictures above!
Oops I meant to post this as a separate comment! My bad :)
DeleteLooking forward to the how-to!
ReplyDeleteWell Yacht week sounds amazing and I really enjoyed your posts about it!! I can imagine that you would feel a bit sad now. But there's always next summer. :)
ReplyDeletexo Andrea
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YesYesYES! It would be amazing to know details about your journey from organization point!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your little London time with sis :))
Oh this vacation looks so magical!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Salute, like Cheers in Italian?
We decided to learn how to say cheers on as many languages a possible: Cheers, salute, chin chin, skål, proost.. on our vacation :)
Oh post holiday blues are the WORST. But looking back through all the pictures helps. And reminding yourself how lucky you are to have experienced it all. Have loved these posts Rosie! xxx
ReplyDeleteRosie, how do you keep your manicure so beautiful? Do you renew it during the holiday?
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous!
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Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteCould you let us know which nail polish you're wearing? Such a pretty colour.
Hi Rose, question for you: did Yacht Week have you come on this trip as their guest to help promote it? If not, they should give you a kick back on whatever you paid because your coverage of the trip has 100% convinced me to go once I have the money saved. It looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteAre those freckles I spot?
ReplyDeleteRosie,
ReplyDeleteAh, this is such a wonderful blog to read. Croatia has always been on my list - looks incredible!
Also - where are your sunnies from, love the style!
Have a great last day.
xx
Can you just pay into the beach club for the day, or did you have to purchase a membership?
ReplyDeleteRose what camera do you use, minus your Iphone? Your photos are beautiful, as are you!
ReplyDeleteI am off work sick (glandular fever) and have spent the day reading through every one of your blog posts!
ReplyDeleteI love your style and was wondering if you had ever thought of having a section in your blog where you sell any off your clothes/makeup/accessories etc that you don't use anymore. Quite a few bloggers seem to do this and I have managed to pick up a few items that I missed in the shops but loved!
Hi Rose,
ReplyDeleteYou seem so cool and hip I thought I'd ask you a question that I can't ask anyone else...
I am seeing this guy. He is handsome, cute, french, clever and successful, to be honest I can't see why he's interested in me! But we were at his place last night kissing/making out sort of thing when he asked me if I had any fanatsies that he could 'perform' for me...blushing I didn't know what to say and blurted out James Bond.
It was great, we had a passionate night together but then, in the morning before he left for work he asked me to think of a fun fantasy for tomorrow night when we see eachother and to be honest, I can't think of any! I don't want to do anything uncool, but I've never done it before and feel sort of silly!
I'm sorry to rant, but please help! thanks, you are a great role model for women! xx
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Deleteaw, don't be sad - just plan another trip with her - it's never so bad saying goodbye to friends if you know the next time is not so far away
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When I was scrolling down the page and saw you eating a salad I was like :o she lied to us! You post all these pictures of delicious food but you really only eat salad and that's how you stay so slender! However I laughed very hard at myself when I saw the next picture....
ReplyDeleteLove your blog by the way! :)
beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteenjoy the summer!
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Hi Rosie!
ReplyDeleteDo you know where Valentina's beige beach dress is from? It's lovely! Thanks xxx
I really want to try this Yacht Week out for sure ! The pictures look amazing and you and your friend are gorgeous as always. Welcome back to London :)
ReplyDeleteRose!
ReplyDeleteCan't find you on facebook! You're on way too many pictures and movies from our
"poolparty" in Hvar. This is the blond dude with the viking hat btw, hope you remember our crew;) Seriously awesome blog btw:)
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this looks too amazing - i NEED to go on this next year. Please please please list all of your tips and how you went about setting all this up.
ReplyDeleteyour pictures are amazing - hope to see you there next year!
this looks too amazing! please post all of your info on how you went about setting this up so i can go next year! hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteWow I really want to go next year how much in total did it cost?
ReplyDeletegreat blog ^^ love it !!
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You two are gorgeous and Rose I LOVE your freckles :) (I'm a freckles inthe sun girl too :) )
ReplyDeleteI would love to go in a couple of years when I'm older, the water looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI envy you because this place looks amazing!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteyou've sold it to me and my sister! We're putting together a boatload for next year! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteyour pictures are beautiful and so are you!
I was wondering where your black bikini is from?
But also if you could do a exercise regime type thing for us? I just cant understand how you eat all this amazing food and yet you stay so so so slim. You are so model thin I just cant comprehend how you do it!
Please share your secret!!!
Sofia xx