ย The Flying Colors In The Sky
Who would have thought that the Wright brothers’ discovery will eventually turn out as wonderful as those? Definitely, the crafts that we’ve witnessed have evolved miles and miles farther from early unmanned lighters and crafts up to the present color, size, and shape varying manned hot air balloons.
Seeing colorful objects soar in the sky is the centerpiece of the festival! This is what people have paid for and looked forward to every year.
The pictures below tells every bit of our experience in this year’s event.
Behold and enjoy!
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ย Firing up! Hot Air balloons, as we all know, should contain hot gases in order to ascend
into the air.ย That device is what we call a propane burner!
and here it is! a giant pink elephant ready to conquer the atmosphere!ย
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Off The Wall! ย an upside down Humpty Dumpty Balloon
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You’re right! this year, the car at my back will park in the heavens!ย
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a Fire Brigade Vehicle Balloon entry of ย Germanyย
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an American Space Shuttle! According to the announcer, this one is the largest entry.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t able to fly due to some technicalities
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Our Favorite!
I was so amazed on this concept due to reasons I can’t determine. Maybe because of its complicated design. Or maybe because, despite its complicated and very detailed appearance, was still able to erect and take off ย completely.
Last year, I’ve heard that a flower from Plants VS Zombies joined. Now, a bundle of tulips proved it can also fly.
at first, it looked like a monster that swallows humans
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ย Little by little, it fills up. Hot air balloons are actually being pumped partially
by cold airย from a gas-powered fan before the propane burners
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at this point, everyone can totally see how the balloon looks likeย
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the tulips have completely escaped the ground. Really, it’s an awesome view directly under!
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Our “Haring Araw”ย
the sun is rising! I’ve never been this close to “Haring Araw”! haha
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cool sun! I wonder why “Haring Araw” wore glasses. I mean, glasses? as protection against what? his own rays? Hmm..
The Standard Shaped Hot Air Balloons
I can feel the intense action at this area. Ready, PULL!!!
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The Philippine Airlines Balloon! For that day’s record, it was the first one to fly.ย
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All other colorful balloons are awakenedย
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I wonder how it feels like up there. I’m not sure about the price of riding in hot air balloons was, but based on what I’ve read from several posts, it’s around 250 USD. ย Riding on balloons is on first come first serve basis, and is not ย announced that much. But it’s possible and allowed of course. You just have to inquire.
All of a sudden, the sky was filled up with balloons, leaving us fascinated and amazed below.ย
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ย Everyone, even the adults, I guess, felt their childhood that time. People wave their hands as the balloons flew over their heads. Although it was a hot late morning already, it was a terribly fun fun experience!
But the fun have just started.
There’s more!
Another round of flying fiesta on next page!