I’d never thought about doing this, I’d always thought hot air balloons are dangerous.

(I don’t care if stats prove me wrong.)

Yet the moment I climbed into the basket, that thing felt solid to me. The few on board flying instruments were in good condition. Good maintenance standards.

A glance at the pilot and he looked professional. Young and properly groomed, with his black trousers and polo.

All together, enough to give me confidence and expect a safe ride.

Then it lifted off.

And the views were stunning.

All photos here from my iPhone. I had a Fuji X-Pro3 with me as well. I will share those in other posts when I return from this trip.

Oh, btw. I’m in Turkey.