Cappadocia

Cappadocia must be a gift from the fairys. Its like no other place I have been before. The unusual rock formations and cave dwellings, in the words of Ricky Baker, ( Hunt for the Wilderpeople) are majestical.
We had our fingers crossed that the winds would be light and conditions good for our early morning flight. We had only one chance and the weather had meant no balloons had gone up over the last week . We felt incredibly grateful that we got the go ahead for lift off. Rising into the early morning light, hundreds of hot air balloons drifted across the horizon, floating over the deep valleys, jagged ridges, and fairy chimneys that make this region so unique. From above, you get a real sense of how extraordinary the geology is. Over centuries, wind and water eroded the soft volcanic rock into these surreal shapes, while generations of people carved out cave homes, churches, and entire underground networks directly into the cliffs.
After about an hour in the air, our pilot brought us down to a smooth landing right on to the trailer, where we celebrated with a traditional post-flight glass of sparkling. Given the weather delays earlier in the week, getting up into the air felt like a massive win—and it ended up being the absolute highlight of the trip.Read more