We shall all enjoy looking at each other's photos once we're back in Blighty.
Here's a taster from Adam's camera taken at Africa House on a LOOOOOONG tether before releasing the rope and flying free.


















Another shot from Adam's camera of us inside the balloon before inflating and flying.

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Unknown said…
Hello Rob!I bet everyone appreciated your mechanical skills recently.Look forward to seeing you very soon!xxxx
27 February 2009 at 22:55
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