tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post5288539888353009815..comments2023-07-10T19:48:19.405+02:00Comments on martha's vienna: Up, Up and Awaymarthainviennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07394961204389330577noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post-61170882594454993672012-01-02T20:09:16.084+01:002012-01-02T20:09:16.084+01:00Yes, Jeff...he was definitely skilled and we were ...Yes, Jeff...he was definitely skilled and we were also lucky, weather-wise. I've seen gondolas tip over and get dragged quite a way due to wind. It was a perfect introduction to hot air ballooning. Wish I could have made a video of that wonderful landing but we were told to assume landing positions which meant bent knees, back against the bulkhead and holding on to ropes with both hands.marthainviennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394961204389330577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post-90477400719175648102012-01-02T19:47:58.501+01:002012-01-02T19:47:58.501+01:00You had a good pilot who was skilled. Landings are...You had a good pilot who was skilled. Landings are a point of concern, but any that you walk away from are OK. Your photos capture the beauty and excitement.Taken For Grantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763027485732267570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post-82963923880814827322012-01-01T01:51:04.373+01:002012-01-01T01:51:04.373+01:00Jeff, the landing was much smoother than I ever im...Jeff, the landing was much smoother than I ever imagined. Touched down lightly, went up a few feet and drifted for about 20 feet and landed softly again. The basket/gondola stayed upright and never even tilted. Perfect! Whew!marthainviennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394961204389330577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post-28223532538568393692011-12-31T17:53:43.827+01:002011-12-31T17:53:43.827+01:00Martha, fantastic photos. What a terrific adventur...Martha, fantastic photos. What a terrific adventure, and you were able to do great work. How was the landing?Taken For Grantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763027485732267570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post-30486038525202797172011-12-30T05:30:30.659+01:002011-12-30T05:30:30.659+01:00Thanks. It was a great experience and we were tol...Thanks. It was a great experience and we were told Cappadocia is one of the safest places on Earth to go ballooning due to its normally low winds.marthainviennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394961204389330577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671939578267528152.post-78696735821504774292011-12-29T23:48:54.622+01:002011-12-29T23:48:54.622+01:00Congratulations, Martha! What a big reward for ove...Congratulations, Martha! What a big reward for overcoming all to common reservations. The images look gorgeous!Markushttp://markus-spring.infonoreply@blogger.com