"Adventure in An Antique Mood"

Early morning balloon over The Royal Hotel, Canowindra

I have to confess the title"Adventure in an Antique Mood" is not mine, but it describes hot air ballooning so well I love to quote it. Journalist Diane Ackerman, in a piece published in the New York Times in 1997 entitled "Travelling Light", wrote

"Ballooning appeals because it is more langurous and low tech; it's adventure in an antique mood."

Canowindra has always been a major hot air ballooning destination - something to do with topography and air currents and, of course, beautiful scenery. Autumn is one of the  most popular seasons for ballooning and this week (5th - 11th April 2010) balloonists from across the country will gather in Canowindra for the "Canowindra Challenge Balloon Festival". Every morning this week we will be be woken by the sound of a fire breathing dragon floating above our heads. It's always exciting - a great way to wake up!
For more information check out http://www.balloonjoyflights.com.au/