Saturday, 12 March 2011

Early Balloon Rise

This morning, Greg and I woke up super early (5:50am) to watch the rise of the sleeping giants by 6:30am. 

Still sleeping... 

... getting up, real slowly...

Inside of the balloon

Early morning atmosphere....People are just starting to come now. There were also lot of food and coffee stalls, chairs and tables, also a live country band! We were there with our church group and Greg's parents for breakfast. The balloons were right next to us and aren't fenced off so we can walk as close to them as we want. 

More rising, and there's so many of them! :D 



How cute is this?!


The balloon was flying pretty fast once it's up. To take this photo I was running around with my head up dodging people and all chairs and tables. I'm glad I did! =)


Balloon without a basket, just a seat for two! 

Isn't this surreal? Just as the green balloon was lit too! 


They were all gone about an hour later to catch the view of Canberra in sunrise.The Canberra balloon festival this year is on from 12th-20th March. Lots more balloons to see if we're able to wake up early again. 
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  1. Anonymous12 March 2011 at 17:41

    How exciting! And so fun! I haven't seen balloons in my area in a long time...but I remember seeing them when I was a kid.

    Looks like you had a great time!

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  2. Jenni13 March 2011 at 18:58

    So cool! We bought a Groupon for a hot air balloon ride and we just need to set it up! I can't wait!!!

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  3. sweetybird0914 March 2011 at 03:23

    How fun is that, its a sight we do not commonly get to see.

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