Cappadocia - Balloons
If you get up early in Cappadocia you will see scores of balloons rising into the morning sky.
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Cappadocia Turkey - Inflating the Balloon
Crews inflate the canopy with a fan then turn on the flame to fill the balloon with hot air.
Passengers are brought to large open spaces by van as the balloons are rigged.
Balloons rising over Goreme Turkey at sunrise
Above Cappadocia in a Hot Air Balloon
The pilots take advantage of gentle air currents to bring the aircraft right into the scenery.
As the sun rises so do the balloons, casting shadows on the landscape below.
After landing everyone gets a certificate of accomplishment and a glass of wine.
