{ Balloon ride }

June 15, 2012

We got up 4:40 and the car took us to the balloon in the hill. They have already calculated the wind direction and speed and decided where to launch the balloon. When we arrived, they were using giant fan to “blow” the balloon. After 80% filled of air, they turned the “basket” top-side up and started to heat the air. Then the balloon is ready and I climbed in with the other 16 people includes the pilot. I didn’t even feel it lift off the ground and when I realized, I was already 4 feet above the ground. We then ride along the canyon. The view is stunning. Cappadocia is covered of volcano ash and therefore it formed the unique landscape with 3 different types/layers of ashes.