My friends and I went to this year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga. Last year, I went to see the Hot Air Balloons with my family when they visited from Cebu.

We left Makati at around 2 in the morning and arrived in Clark at around 4AM. We had to walk a long way from the parking area to the entrance. And another long way from the entrance (where we could buy tickets) to the actual venue. When we arrived, there were already a ton of people, and each had their own lines. It wasn’t as organized as last year, there being the same entrance for those already with tickets and those who were still buying. There was no real line as everyone just went where they want, squeezing to get to the front without regard for those who have been in line since the wee hours of the morning!

Anyway, we managed to get in by 4:30, put down our mats and waited for the event to start. The program was supposed to start at 5:30 AM, but it actually started an hour later. We lacked sleep but when the balloons started rising, I was energized! Despite the gloomy skies, it didn’t rain so we were thankful! 🙂

And then the balloons started flying!

I put my iPhone’s front-facing camera to the test with some “creative” selcas. Haha! (Selca – self capture).

Apart from the balloons, the most awaited event was the Breitling Jet Team Aerobatics Exhibition, which was CRAZY good! Pictures don’t do justice!

After the jet exhibition, it was getting really sunny and hot so we decided to leave and look for good food. On the way out, we had some troubles, again, because of the LOOONG AND WINDING WAY to the exit. It was so hot and dusty and crowded and that exit almost took all the fun out of the festivities! The organizers should do better next year. Last year was way better than this year, in terms of venue, logistics and parking.

Still, I was glad to have spent such a great Sunday with friends I consider family. So, I’m ending this post with photos of my wacky Bisdak friends. 🙂

We went to Subic for lunch, and then left back for Makati, tired but satisfied! Special thanks to Roy for driving us! Till the next adventure!!! 🙂