"Almost before finishing the first sip of hot tea, the balloon was already being prepared in the soft spring light. I joined this tour with my parents, and the small breakfast before takeoff was a really nice touch – simple but just what we needed at that hour. Watching the white terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis from above while holding a warm paper cup felt surreal. There was a bit of waiting while they checked the wind, but it actually made us feel safer. The short champagne celebration at the end, with our little participation certificates, made my parents so proud and turned the early wake-up into a very special family memory."