One of the musts when in Göreme is to go Hot Air Ballooning. An industry begun here about 15 years ago, it had really taken off in the past ten years. Now 25 companies and 200 balloons you can begin to imagine what an impact to the local economy this is.
There are two flights a day, very early morning with take off just as sun is rising and next about 45min latter. We were on the second flight, wake up call 5.30, pick up from hotel 6.10 ,at balloon airport by 6.45 ready to go
view from hotel of first take off
Getting ready
On board
Goodbye
and our magic trip begins
All too soon our tour ends Our intrepid captain Fahti, with amazing skill he bought the balloon right back down onto the trailer
Lyn and myself with Fahti
Time for the traditional champagne, a tradition we were happy to continue.
Time to pack up
There are two flights a day, very early morning with take off just as sun is rising and next about 45min latter. We were on the second flight, wake up call 5.30, pick up from hotel 6.10 ,at balloon airport by 6.45 ready to go
view from hotel of first take off
Getting ready
On board
Goodbye
and our magic trip begins
All too soon our tour ends Our intrepid captain Fahti, with amazing skill he bought the balloon right back down onto the trailer
Lyn and myself with Fahti
Time for the traditional champagne, a tradition we were happy to continue.
Time to pack up
Awesome....this is on my bucket list!
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