17 December 2025
Waiting for many cold days in a row. Will they fly today? Setting the alarm but going back to sleep again… no balloons. We filled the days with hikes in the famous valleys of Cappadocia, although it was hard to say if you where in Red, Rose, Sword, Pigeon or Love valley. We played boardgames. Baked cakes. Had endless nights around the campfire with some amazing other travelers that felt like a community.
And then finally. The sound of rattling cars, shouting men and hot air being blown into balloons. Busses and people everywhere, fotoshoots in bridal dresses, proposals, jeep safaris and camel rides. It is absolute madness. For three days in a row we stood up before sunrise and enjoyed the magic. Two times from the ground, one from the sky. Every time different but equally amazing. What makes this place extra special is that it marks our half way point between the Netherlands and Oman.
And now we need a well deserved rest, because Cappadocia hangover is a real thing! We were all so tired and on edge. So many experiences and so little sleep. Our heads and hearts are full.
