While visiting Koza Cave Hotel, Cappadocia, Turkey, Emily Billings received an odd “order” from hotel staff. They instructed her to walk up the stairs directly outside her room at 5 a.m. Not sure where they were leading her, Emily climbed the winding, spiral staircase. At the top, she found herself on a small veranda. The view was incredible, enhanced by the sight of several dozen hot air balloons floating at the edge of the horizon.
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The hot air balloons floating in the air against the backdrop of the sunrise were surreal. People familiar with the location would say, “That’s a normal morning in Cappadocia.” Emily woke up in the balloon capital of the world. Many people travel there just to see the balloons.
Cappadocia boasts a “fairy landscape,” creating a perfect balloon flying experience among valleys, rock formations, and ancient cave dwellings. The hot air balloons take off daily at sunrise, weather permitting.
When Emily got to the top of the stairs, she saw the parade of hot air balloons against the skyline. The caption she added to the short clip is, “Odds I go in one of those hot air balloons for tomorrow’s sunrise…” With hundreds of balloons launching daily, she should be able to fulfill that wish. The view of the sunrise from a balloon is said to be spectacular.
Cappadocia is home to an annual balloon festival from August 11 through 13. Although balloon rides are available year-round, the festival is a special time. Balloonists and adventurers come from around the world to attend the three-day festival.
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