22 June 2013: This morning I had a wonderful experience as I floated high above Canberra with the team from Balloon Aloft. Such amazing sights to take in and definitely a view from a different perspective. We couldn’t have asked for better flying conditions with perfect clear skies, light winds and a crisp minus 5 degrees. The crew and our pilot Richard (such a top bloke) made it an extremely enjoyable experience. They were informative and entertaining which made for good fun. If you haven’t already tried ballooning then make sure you put it on your bucket list and go with Balloon Aloft. I just couldn’t help myself from clicking away as the view was just so beautiful. I hope you enjoy the shots that I have uploaded.
Our chariot awaits
Richard is just getting the basket into position so the balloon can be attached….very important 🙂
Minus five, crispy and crackly under over feet and the balloon is spread out.
All hands on deck
Check check and double check, all is OK.
The balloon is filled with cold air first by two large fans.
Then it time to warm things up a bit
Looks great in the pre dawn light
Richard now has things on high fire.
I so wanted to have a go.
Here we go!
Pretty to watch.
Pumping in more heat
We are now full and take off isn’t far away.
A quick prayer
Time for a quick selfy
Up up and away.
Cool reflections
No better way to see a new day begin.
Canberra looked fantastic
It certainly had the wow factor, everyone was in awe.
Loved the balloon shadow.
You could see from horizon to horizon.
You don’t realise how large Lake Burley Griffin is until you see it from up here.
It is so calm and quite while you are up here. It amazing.
No need for directions up here, you just go with the flow.
Coming in for a super smooth landing
Great crew
Touch down
Releasing of all the hot air. Now I know why Richard said ” don’t pull that red rope.
All over, but what a great experience.
Time to pack up
This is a fantastic experience, I thoroughly recommend.
kayakcameraman 
Well done Paul! Good to meet you that morning! Craig f
Hey Craig, like wise mate. It was a great morning.