So our last morning in Cappadocia was a 5am start as we were picked up and delivered to our lift off point for hot air ballooning. At 120 euros for just over an hour of flight time, it was pretty expensive, but we all agreed it was well worth the money. As over 60 balloons fired up all around us, we were pretty excited to take off. The flying was incredibly smooth, only being interrupted every so often by the incredibly loud flame throwers to manoeuvre us higher. It was an amazing experience and there are hundreds of photos between the 8 of us that went.
Some Turkish balloons that were firing up all around us. They used massive fans to get the initial air in, then fired them up as they got big enough. It was a nice way to light up the morning sky.
This was our balloon firing up. The biggest in the world until last year, now third biggest. It seemed to do the trick...
The skyline littered with Turkish pollution.
More rubbish ruining an otherwise beautiful sunrise...
An otherwise pleasant view.
Oscar and Jen ballooning.
Rose valley, Love Valley and Cappadocia.
Jen ballooning.
I think between Jen and I alone we took over 150 shots. All as spectacular as the next.
Oscar, Chels and Nick
Nick, Chels, Jen and Oscar
Nigel our pilot and a customary post flight Turkish champers
Our hot air ballooning certificates. Thoroughly deserved I think. Turkish humour at its best.
Fantastic! wish I was there (Toni)even though my fear of ballooning is great, I still must do it. What a memory for life you will all have from this experience...wonderful!
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