Balloons over Waikato

@julzmaioro will recognise this place!

I was woken up this morning by my phone buzzing.
Our son in NZ was at the balloon festival in Hamilton NZ.
He sent us this photo, a video too which was even better but I don’t think I have ever seen a video on 365.
So strange to see all those people crowded together watching!

Three good things:
1. Cathy made me a macaroni cheese dish for my supper...I have never tasted it so I’m looking forward to a ready made meal. Harry has a cottage pie out of the freezer I made a while ago.
2. I have been to my nieces house to check out her kitchen... it was very nice & similar to what I would like.
3. Harry’s ears are firing on all cylinders after his trip to the hearing place.

[Lou Ann]

Oh how wonderful! What fun!

[Judith Greenwood]

So lovely that it’s in the evening and with a crowd! There’s hope! Excellent good things.

[Alison Tomlin]

Its so strange to see crowds of people now. Gives me a panic... Bet that was a wonderful sight to see and the sky looks very dramatic behind.

[Casablanca]

What a wonderful sight!

[Granny7(Denise)]

Fabulous love all the colours

[Pam Knowler]

Just fabulous! I would love to see this!

[Pat Knowles]

@louannwarren @judithg @fueast @casablanca @denful @pamknowler

The video was amazing as the lights on the balloons came on in time to the music & everyone is singing!
I have been myself to this event but only in the early morning when the balloons rose up in the early morning light. All shapes of balloons there were too.

Thank you all for commenting!

[Bep]

What a fabulous sight!

[Joan Robillard]

How exciting

[julia]

Yes I was disappointed it clashed with our weekend away.. next year.. Its a great sight.. Enjoy that dinner..

[Lesley]

Fantastic colourful shot.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Fantastic and beautiful sight BUT , look at the crowds quite disturbing, while we are still. In lock down !

[Sarah Bremner]

What a spectacular display. That must be an awesome experience.
We used to have occasional hot air balloons around here but one at a time!
Nice to get tea made and good about Harry's hearing. You can whisper everything now!!!

[Issi Bannerman]

My first thought - a crowd - I haven't seen one of those in a while! Lovely image all the way from NZ!

[carol white]

A lovely balloon Glow

[Barbara Paquette]

What fantastic glows in the balloons! From all the cell phones, not so much! What an experience that must be!

[Maggiemae]

Wonderful event and great that it is going on - I expect last year's one was cancelled. You will love macaroni cheese!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Yes it was canceled maggie....I did enjoy my macaroni cheese!

[Margo Sayer]

What a wonderful shot to see in mid-March...ages until our Summer fêtes etc...if we'll be able to have them. Fingers crossed!

[Lynda McG]

Great image- that must be a sight!

[Phil Howcroft]

beautiful colours and all those people too , must be fabulous to experience a community event like that. One wonders when we will be able to experience similar....disturbing signs of new Covid waves in mainland europe

[Mave]

Wow.

[Peggy Sirk]

That's so beautiful. I love balloon festivals. You are right - it looks very strange to see crowds of people. I think we have a way to go with vaccinations before we get to the big crowds phase.

[Peter Dulis]

looks like fun

[Jane Pittenger]

How fun and lucky them with no masks

[Lois]

The balloons looks beautiful at night all lit up!

[Babs]

Oh wow this looks amazing.

[Monique]

Wow, amazing sight ...a bit jealous as well, I must admit ....

[Dione Giorgio]

Stunning image. Fav. New Zealand must be safe from Covid19 to see such a big crowd gathered to watch the event. Looking forward to the days when we can be able to meet others in events like this.

[GaryW]

Amazing!