Some mornings are simply unforgettable.
Before sunrise we met at one of the football fields kindly made available by the Victoria Falls City Council. As always, the calm before inflation quickly turned into organised chaos as fourteen balloons were assembled and prepared for take-off. There was a special atmosphere this morning. Everyone knew we were about to experience something very few balloonists ever have.
One after another, the balloons lifted gently into the morning sky and began drifting towards the Zambezi River. As the first spray from Victoria Falls appeared on the horizon, it became clear that all the months of planning, all the logistics and all the uncertainty had been worthwhile. Several balloons were able to fly directly above the Falls, while others enjoyed spectacular views from nearby. It is impossible to describe the feeling of floating silently above one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as thousands of litres of water thunder into the gorge below. It truly was one of those moments that reminds us why we organise expeditions like this.
After landing, there were smiles everywhere. The rest of the day was spent packing the balloons, relaxing around Victoria Falls and enjoying one last opportunity to explore the town. In the evening we all met for our farewell dinner. Looking around the table, it was hard to believe how much we had shared over the past two weeks. New friendships had been made, unforgettable memories created and another Ultramagic Experience had come to a perfect conclusion.