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A Glimps of the Past

Before one of my training flight with my passengers down in Mexico. Good friends Paloma and Javier. Javier was also a student pilot at the time. Sooo many great memories of my time down there training to become a pilot.

Me during a hot air balloon inflation during my pilot training down in Guanajuato Mexico 2003

This is me taking off during one of my very first solo flights down in Mexico 2003

This picture isnt very clear. But it was taken right after one of my flight down in Guanajuato Mexico. These young Mexican kids came running to the field I landed in. They ran from their homes to greet me. They later helped me pack the hot air balloon.

Taken a picture of myself while flying solo over the Mexican landscape 2003

After my flight exam with my balloon crew down in Mexico Dante, Patty, Paloma and Javier


REST IN PEACE CHEP













Just found out today that my good friend Chep passed away from his battle with cancer. My deepest condolences and respects go out to his family and close friends. He was truely a genuine sole who cared alot about his friends and family. One of the most talented artictechs and artists that I have ever met. He welcomed us with open arms every time we were in Guanajuato for ballooning.

Chep was there during my pilot training and help make my dream of becoming a hot air balloon pilot possible. May you rest in peace my friend. I'm going to miss you alot and I will never forget you. Thank you for your friendship.

IMAGINATION

MY UNCLE's BALLOON FESTIVAL 2006

TWENTE BALLOON FESTIVAL 2006
Hengelo, The Netherlands
My uncle over in Holland holds a balloon festival every year. Inviting pilots from all over the world to come fly balloons for 4 days. He usually holds the event at the end of August every year. Unfortunately I havent been able to make it over there since getting my pilots licience. But hopefully Ill be able to make it over there this summer.

These pictures courtesy of
www.hotair.nl

THE 50th Annual Gordon Bennett Balloon Race

My uncle Rien on the right and his co-pilot Ron

This is the event that my uncle Rien Jurg races in every year. Its comparable to the America's Cup for Sailboat racing. Huge Global Event. He's some close to winning a few times. The closest he's ever come was second place. Who ever wins the event each year gets to have their country host the event the following year.

The Basket with Many Sand Bags

Pics courtesy of
www.hotair.nl

My uncle, his co-pilot and crew

WETT JURG Ballooning Posters

With a few of my ballooning pictures, i played around
on my photoshop to create WETT JURG Ballooning posters.
Can you tell that I was bored tonight??? lol

ONE YEAR LATER

ONE YEAR LATER

Can't believe its been one year since the FESTO Balloon Tour in Mexico. Time just flies by soooo fast. I just wish wasnt as sick as I was during this trip. For most of the trip I was struggling through a horrible flu and wasnt able to socialize as I would have if I was healthy. Eventhough I was sick....I enjoyed the adventure and spending time with my cousin Miriam who was in Mexico for the tour from Holland.