Balloons Over Waikato

I was balloon mad this year. I watched them take to the skies when they took off every morning. I drove to the lake one morning with the dog and the baby to catch a glimpse up close. Me and Phil had a balloon date night. And we woke up bright and early to go watch the balloon cash grab competition.

It was the event I was looking forward to the most. And the alarm didn't go off. We jumped out of bed and grabbed some warm things to put on the baby. I put on jeans and gumboots, but pretty much went in my pajamas. Phil made me a warm cup of tea to take with us and we were off. We were only a little late.

And it was so worth it.













Dreej really really likes my tea. Don't worry though. It's non-caffeinated.

The balloons were pretty cool too. I hope to ride in a hot air balloon one day.

xoxo
Talia Christine

I warned you there were lots of photos.

Date Night: Parade

I love this time of year in Hamilton. When you wake up in the morning you'll often catch sight of a hot air balloon drifting along. It's startling and beautiful. This is the time of year for Balloons over the Waikato. There's lots of hot air balloon festivities, and best of all, lots and lots of hot air balloons.

Friday night Phil and I went on a date! We drove out to Cambridge to see the parade. They drove around with the baskets on trucks and fired off the flames. You could feel the heat standing far away. The sun was setting and it was the perfect backdrop for fire. In some of the pictures, it's hard to tell where the sunset begins and the flames end. Gorgeous.






All in all though, there wasn't much to the parade. It was neat seeing how the fire worked for the balloons, but it was a bit lackluster. Still, it was so nice just standing next to Mr. van der Wel and holding his hand. Taking a few photos. Hanging out with just Phil. I love that man. Date: success.

After the parade, we decided to go to Burger King. A treat! A favorite spot of ours.* We ate burgers and fries until our hearts' content. And talked. And laughed.

It was really nice. I love that man.






Early next morning, we drove to Hamilton Lake to watch the balloon competition. IT WAS AMAZING! I took a billion photos. Easily.

Also. Just noticed how awkwardly I hold hamburgers. Awesome. haha

xoxo
Talia Christine


*Note: BK is different in New Zealand than it is in the States. It's better. Trust me.
.... Also. I really like fast food. Don't judge me.