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An Annual Event in Canberra
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is a fabulous annual event and starts every year around mid March for nine days. Early in the morning before the sun comes up, the balloons are laid out and owners start inflating on the lawns of Old Parliament House.
My friend Jane and I arrived around 6.15am and along with thousands of other people; some with young families and others with their children and furry families all waited for the balloons to ascend into the sky.
This year there were some lovely balloon shapes, one being the balloon similar to the balloon in the movie ‘Up’ and another of an owl and an interesting one of a whale with a baby whale attached to its side.
Last year, I had gotten up early and driven in to see the balloon spectacular but had arrived a week too late and there was nothing on the lawns..clearly I need to research better…this year my friend did the research and we arrived on time to see this great event.
I couldn’t believe how lovely it was to see the balloons being inflated then up into the sky..spectacular – all free for us Canberrians and of course all the visitors to Australia’s capital.
It was definitely worth getting up at 5.30am to see…I loved it…
And also lovely to see our Aussie Air Force have a balloon..
carentaylor said:
What an amazing sight that must have been 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes it was thank you Caren.
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Sophie said:
This sounds like so much fun!!! And I guess the fact that you missed it last year gave it this year a taste of over-excitment!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Too true Sophie. Too true.
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Gary Lum said:
Great photographs Sue. It’s a Canberra highlight.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you so much Gary especially as you are a Canberra person.
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Little Miss Traveller said:
What a wonderful sight to get up early to view! I’ve never been to a balloon festival but I believe one also takes place in Bristol here, too. Thank you for sharing the amazing photos.
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sim1jr said:
I was driving early yesterday morning and in the distance saw many balloons in the sky. It must have been a wonderful sight to see up close. I can’t wait to read your blog when you return from China. Have a wonderful time there. Lots of Love xx
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sim1jr said:
PS I hope that awful ‘Skywhale’ – the hot air balloon to mark the centenary of the city of Canberra – wasn’t there. I really didn’t like it !!!! Hopefully it has now gone into retirement as it looked like it had breasts! Just a bit embarrassing.
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sileas said:
That’s a cool event! I’ve never seen that many balloons at one spot and it must be quite spectacular to see them all rising. Also I love the creative shapes of the balloons!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It was special. And thank you for taking the time to comment.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It was great Simone vi will post some whilst over there so enjoy. Xx
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes that was the strange whale one with the baby attached. Strange!!!!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Julia. I liked it a lot too. It was pretty special.
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feralc4t said:
Awesome 🙂 Its on my gotta see list
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Vicky T. said:
Those hot air balloons are so adorable
Vicky
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Amy said:
Spectacular photos, each has its own special design! For 9 days, that’s so incredible, Sue. 🙂
In New Mexico, there is a big annual balloon festival, I haven’t seen it.
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Carissa Hickling said:
That baby whale is particularly fabulous!
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xiaohuamaobiji said:
I would get up at 5.30 to have a look at these wonderful hot air balloons too~
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It was definitely worth it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Very kind.
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xiaohuamaobiji said:
😀 You’re welcome!
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