Even this is part of a German saying and describing what a bragger produces, the title fits perfectly for today’s post.
On Friday afternoon I attended another Ballooning Festival. This time I was in Kevelar, in the lower Rhine area. It was a small festival compared to the Warstein International Montgolfiade, I attended last September. Â ‘Only’ 20 balloons and 8 model balloons were in Kevelar. But, it was a very relaxed atmosphere and it was easy to come in touch with the pilots. This time we were able to take photographs even while setting up the balloons. So, I have some very impressive photographs in the gallery. Enjoy!
I also recommend, paying attention on how big a balloon really is, compared to an adult human.
I split this post in 3 parts. This first part is for giving an overview. In the second part I’ll show the setting up of a balloon and the third part is for the night glow. That’s always the most impressive part of such a balloon festival. In case, there is one in your region, I’d definitely go and watch it.
We had a wonderful, sunny and warm day. Unfortunately we had a quite strong, choppy wind that cased the balloons to delay their start for about an hour. Finally the balloons were allowed to start. But not all of the balloons were able to start their flight. Suddenly heavy gusts came up again and pushed the remaining balloons back to the ground. One of the model balloons escaped from his owner and flew alone and unmanned over the next street. Fortunately the owner was able to catch it soon. The escape didn’t last long – pew! The other balloons in up in the  air were save.
No-one was hurt, so enjoy the colorful balloons. 🙂
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This is so awesome! Loving all your balloon posts. Didn’t realise you were such an enthusiast 🙂
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I’m not an enthusiast, but very excited 🙂
Until now, I made two fights and it was such a fantastic experience. I’d like to do it again and again. It’s such a great experience to fly right in the morning.