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Sunrise Over Kapadokya

This photo was taken on our honeymoon on October 26, 2021. It was a brisk, clear morning when we rose over the mystical countryside of Kapadokya along with 150 other balloons. This photo captures the beauty of the experience including the solitude of flying silently through the valleys and the majestic experience of seeing the hundreds of balloons both from air and ground. If you have a travel bucket list, this should definitely be on it.

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Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Capadoccia, Türkiye
Copyright: © Jason Friess