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Chris Monk Ballooning
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Over the Somerset Levels
Beautiful views from Wells to Glastonbury.
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See you later!
Chris giving us a wave after taking off.
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Wells Cathedral and the Moat
A perfect view of Wells Cathedral and the Moat shortly after launching from Palace Fields.
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Wells Cathedral and Bishops Palace.
Spectacular aerial views of the West front of Wells Cathedral and the Cloisters, with Bishops Palace to the right.
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Bishops Eye - a view from the balloon.
The gate of 'Bishops Eye' in central Wells, the entrance way to Bishops Palace.
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Wells City Centre
Floating high above the city of Wells and the central High Street.
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The Haynes balloon at Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford
Haynes balloon inflated right outside the entrance to Haynes Motor Museum.
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A stunning morning over the Somerset Levels
A glowing sky above the Somerset Levels, catching the reflected light from Ham Wall Nature Reserve.
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The Somerset Levels and Moors
A perfect view from our balloon of the Somerset Levels and the Moors.
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Ham Wall Nature Reserve
The beautiful Somerset Nature Reserve, full with wildlife.
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Ham Wall Nature Reserve
Gentle mists above the waters of Ham Wall Nature Reserve.
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Take Off!
Off on another adventure
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The Monks.
Chris and Claire, flying high together
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Glastonbury and the Abbey Ruins
A lovely clear view of the town of Glastonbury and the historic Abbey Ruins.
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Views of the Somerset Levels
A misty morning on the Somerset Levels, with far reaching views.
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A cheery wave at take off!
On another balloon adventure.
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Post flight celebration
Champagne celebration after another lovely flight.
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St Michael's Church and St John's Church, Glastonbury
A fly past of Glastonbury Tor with St Johns Church in the distance.
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Glastonbury High Street
A moody shot of Glastonbury High Street and the Tor.
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Shadow shot!
Following our shadow across the fields surrounding Glastonbury.
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Pre-flight inspections
Inspecting the balloon envelope prior to hot inflation.
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On the balloon Crown Line.
View from the top of the balloon on inflation.
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Tor Flypast
A gentle flypast of Glastonbury Tor.
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A misty morning
We love misty mornings like these, gentle floating over the Somerset Levels.
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The Tor from Above
Flying over Glastonbury Tor - much easier than climbing up there!
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Head in the Clouds
Our shadow and cloud iridescence.
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Off on an adventure!
Getting ready to go flying.
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St Michael's Church Tower on Glastonbury Tor
View from the ground of the balloon flying past Glastonbury Tor.
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Through the archway of St Michael's Church Tower
View from inside St Michael's Tower of our balloon floating by.
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The Glastonbury Festival site
Tents as far as the eyes can see!
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A misty morning
A beautiful misty morning flight, with fabulous views to start the day.
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A proposal ... and she said 'Yes'!
This poster was a surprise for our guest's fiancee-to-be!
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The pack away
'Sausaging up' the balloon envelope before packing away.
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Packing away the balloon
Packing away the balloon after the flight, and before the champagne celebration!
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Champagne for breakfast
A post flight celebration of champagne, orange juice and pastries.
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Champagne breakfast with a friendly farmer
It's always lovely to share our post-flight breakfast with the landowner as well!
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Over the Somerset Levels
Beautiful views from Wells to Glastonbury.
01
Over the Somerset Levels
Beautiful views from Wells to Glastonbury.
02
See you later!
Chris giving us a wave after taking off.
03
Wells Cathedral and the Moat
A perfect view of Wells Cathedral and the Moat shortly after launching from Palace Fields.
04
Wells Cathedral and Bishops Palace.
Spectacular aerial views of the West front of Wells Cathedral and the Cloisters, with Bishops Palace to the right.
05
Bishops Eye - a view from the balloon.
The gate of 'Bishops Eye' in central Wells, the entrance way to Bishops Palace.
06
Wells City Centre
Floating high above the city of Wells and the central High Street.
07
The Haynes balloon at Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford
Haynes balloon inflated right outside the entrance to Haynes Motor Museum.
08
A stunning morning over the Somerset Levels
A glowing sky above the Somerset Levels, catching the reflected light from Ham Wall Nature Reserve.
09
The Somerset Levels and Moors
A perfect view from our balloon of the Somerset Levels and the Moors.
10
Ham Wall Nature Reserve
The beautiful Somerset Nature Reserve, full with wildlife.
11
Ham Wall Nature Reserve
Gentle mists above the waters of Ham Wall Nature Reserve.
12
Take Off!
Off on another adventure
13
The Monks.
Chris and Claire, flying high together
14
Glastonbury and the Abbey Ruins
A lovely clear view of the town of Glastonbury and the historic Abbey Ruins.
15
Views of the Somerset Levels
A misty morning on the Somerset Levels, with far reaching views.
16
A cheery wave at take off!
On another balloon adventure.
17
Post flight celebration
Champagne celebration after another lovely flight.
18
St Michael's Church and St John's Church, Glastonbury
A fly past of Glastonbury Tor with St Johns Church in the distance.
19
Glastonbury High Street
A moody shot of Glastonbury High Street and the Tor.
20
Shadow shot!
Following our shadow across the fields surrounding Glastonbury.
21
Pre-flight inspections
Inspecting the balloon envelope prior to hot inflation.
22
On the balloon Crown Line.
View from the top of the balloon on inflation.
23
Tor Flypast
A gentle flypast of Glastonbury Tor.
24
A misty morning
We love misty mornings like these, gentle floating over the Somerset Levels.
25
The Tor from Above
Flying over Glastonbury Tor - much easier than climbing up there!
26
Head in the Clouds
Our shadow and cloud iridescence.
27
Off on an adventure!
Getting ready to go flying.
28
St Michael's Church Tower on Glastonbury Tor
View from the ground of the balloon flying past Glastonbury Tor.
29
Through the archway of St Michael's Church Tower
View from inside St Michael's Tower of our balloon floating by.
30
The Glastonbury Festival site
Tents as far as the eyes can see!
31
A misty morning
A beautiful misty morning flight, with fabulous views to start the day.
32
A proposal ... and she said 'Yes'!
This poster was a surprise for our guest's fiancee-to-be!
33
The pack away
'Sausaging up' the balloon envelope before packing away.
34
Packing away the balloon
Packing away the balloon after the flight, and before the champagne celebration!
35
Champagne for breakfast
A post flight celebration of champagne, orange juice and pastries.
36
Champagne breakfast with a friendly farmer
It's always lovely to share our post-flight breakfast with the landowner as well!
- Photo of clear skies and the red, black and white hot air balloon above the green fields of Somerset between Wells and Glastonbury, with Glastonbury Tor in the far background.
- Photo of the hot air balloon shortly after take-off showing the basket and part of the red, black and white envelope, with Chris leaning forward with his arms open in a wave.
- Photo of blue skies and far reaching views of Wells in Somerset, with the moat and Wells Cathedral in the foreground and the Mendips in the background.
- Photo from above of Wells Cathedral in Somerset showing the West Front and the roof structure, with the Cloisters to the right. Bishops Palace can be seen also in the right hand side of the photo.
- Photos from above of the gate of Bishops Eye in Wells, Somerset, leading into the entrance of Bishops Palace, with shops either side, and. Wells Market Place in the foreground.
- Aerial photo of central Wells in Somerset, focusing on the high street shops and showing the roofs of the buildings either side.
- Photo of the red, black. and white Haynes branded hot air balloon inflated on the tarmac entrance to the red and white coloured Haynes Motor Museum building in Sparkford, Somerset.
- A photo of clear blue skies above and green fields below with the waters of Ham Wall Nature Reserve on the Somerset Levels glinting in the sunlight, and the balloon floating above.
- A photo of the Somerset Levels and Moors, with blue skies and a patchwork of green and beige fields stretching as far as the eye can see.
- A photo from above Ham Wall Nature Reserve in Somerset, showing the criss-crossing blue water and strips of green vegetation.
- A photo from over Ham Wall Nature Reserve on the Somerset Levels showing the still waters with mists floating just above, and strips of green land. The balloon basket is just visible in the foreground.
- Bottom third of the balloon and basket, above the ground, with a long flame from the burners.
- Chris and Claire Monk in the foreground in a balloon basket, with the Somerset Levels stretching out below them.
- A far reaching view of Glastonbury, showing the town centre and Glastonbury Abbey, and the Mendips in the far background.
- A photo of the Somerset Levels with blue skies above and green fields below, with mist in the mid to far distance. A balloon rope can be seen hanging down in the foreground.
- Photo taken just before take off from our launch site in Cheddar, of the hot air balloon basket, the burners and part of the red envelope, just above the green grass, with Chris waving and with two passengers smiling at the camera.
- Photo of Chris and two passengers holding glasses of champagne, in a grass field on the Somerset Levels with the retrieve truck.
- Photo of the green hill of Glastonbury Tor and St Michael's Church at the top, with the town of Glastonbury and St John's Church in the distance.
- A moody photo of Glastonbury with the High Street stretching through the middle and Glastonbury Tor in the distance.
- A photo of blue skies above and Glastonbury Tor in the far background. In the foreground are green fields and trees and the dark shadow of the hot air balloon.
- A photo of the view inside the hot air balloon envelope, which is coloured with red and black chequers. The silhouettes of two people inspecting inside the envelope can be seen at the end of the balloon.
- A photo taken during inflation of the red and black hot air balloon on its side, with wispy clouds above and green grass below. A hand in the foreground is holding a rope attached to the top of the balloon.
- A photo of the red, black and white Haynes Motor Museum hot air balloon flying past Glastonbury Tor, showing St Michael's Tower and the top of the hill.
- A landscape photo of the Somerset Levels covered in mist with Glastonbury Tor in the centre of the photo, rising out of the mist.
- An aerial photo of Glastonbury Tor and the tower, showing the pathways leading up the side of the green hill.
- A photo of a strip of blue sky above white fluffy clouds with the balloon shadow and a rainbow iridecence glowing around it.
- A photo of the top of the balloon basket and frame and some of the red envelope, showing Chris and two passengers smiling into the camera just before taking off from a launch site in Cheddar.
- A photo of St Michael's Church Tower in the centre of the shot with the hot air balloon in the background to the left of the tower.
- A photo taken from inside St Michael's Tower looking out, with the archway framing the photo, a few people in silhouette in the background and the hot air balloon floating above them.
- A photo from above the multicoloured tents set up for Glastonbury Festival, set out in diagonal lines and some placed in a heart shape, with the balloon shadow in the left hand corner.
- A photo taken from the road, showing the red, black and white hot air balloon flying over with trees to the right of the road and green fields to the left, and mist just above the ground.
- A photo showing the balloon basket on the ground with a view of the burners. A poster on the front of the basket showing teddy bears and the message 'Will You Marry Me". Chris is in the basket with a young couple, just before their balloon ride (and the proposal!).
- A photo of the hot air balloon envelope in a long sausage shape on the green grass with the basket and balloon retrieve vehicle and trailer in the background.
- Photo taken in a green grass field with the red, black and white hot air balloon envelope on the ground being put back into its bag by Chris and three passengers.
- A photo of six champagne glasses filled with champagne or orange juice, along with a jug of orange juice, which is served after the flight.
- A photo taken a field near Glastonbury with the Hot Air Balloon Trailer, with Chris and a lady farmer, and two guests standing in a row, each enjoying a glass of champagne.
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