Perfect Spot for Ballooning

Yesterday, we saw the first mass balloon ascent of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2013 from the best spot possible: Brandon Hill. 

Located on hill close to the city centre, the park is steep and divided into informal gardens, a small natural reserve and open grassland.

It was not a packed as I thought it would be. Just in case, we arrive earlier than 6pm and there were only 10 people waiting for the balloons ascent. So, we sat on a bench and waited. We don't even need to mention that the mass ascent was late, for some reason. Children started to feel impatient, "Mom, where are the balloons?" and suddently, they started shouting very excitedly as soon as they saw the first balloons appear in the distance. "Here they are!!"

We were lucky. Yesterday's ascent was the "Special Shapes Launch" and the wind pushed balloons towards us. We saw all kind of balloons lighting up the sky. Underwear-shapped balloons, Playmobil princesses, Scottish FA cup, Panasonic giant batteries, dragons... Hot air balloon design has no limits!

If you don't feel like going to Ashton Court, Brandon Hill is a great place to see the balloons and even the fireworks.