A morning Norfolk balloon flight. A stunning morning, our passengers arrived on site at 6.00 a.m. We were soon aloft from Mattishall golf club with the landscape of Norfolk to be savoured. The visibly was excellent with the coast in full view as we passed beyond 1,000 feet.
We were heading north. Passing over the A47 at North Tuddenham with an overall track towards Reepham. We climbed up to 3,000 feet as there is quite a high density of livestock before we pass Bawdeswell. It is always ‘best practice’ to do this as it prevents disturbing animals on the ground.
Now we are flying over open countryside the balloon comes down to 500 feet. We pass between Foulsham water tower and the village of Bawdeswell. Hard to believe we have been aloft for an hour so it is time to look for somewhere to land. We drift over the market town of Foulsham and its magnificent church. We spot some stubble close to the old disused airfield, however there are cattle close by so we climb up high again. Just to the south of the village of Wood Dalling some ideal stubble fields are spotted. The hot air balloon gently landed on the edge of the village. Our passengers then enjoyed a chilled glass of champagne, bathed in the glorious morning sunshine. What a wonderful start to the day.