crews work hard at Donnelly park getting the balloon army ready to be let loose on the Levin town folk

the rise of the balloons looks like a race ( but ) it was a very slow very well organised first morning all were amazed with the sight and the music / sound the band played

a diffrant way to see the balloons

all ready to fly

the way to light the balloon ( with lights ) a new slant to night glow lights put in the balloon and light up. on and off to sound and music and at the ent the '' good night kiwi '' song from the t v

i was surrounded with light and sounds ( the pics only show what you see ) you have to be there so see the real thing

the view in the drivers side mirror of the chase car

well you dont see that every day (we all did it look up .......... a lot

the views match but one on the ground (taffy) and the other in the air (Trevor ) it shows the diffrant world that is had if you try all opportunity that come your way ( me 3 flights in 4 years )

the music and sight the day the Levin band had a lift

the two that are dear to my heart as i did fly in them over the past 3 years thanks to Scot and Dan the pilots both fly so well

so much activity the view was a bit blocked as all the balloons grew to full size befor the hot air was applied

the time has come to fly for the last time . getting the pre check done

the best way to show people is to do up the window ( by a traffic light ) good thinking

the lights just keep getting better