![Ancient British bus from the colonial-era picking up passengers for Balloons over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976159.YCGGV9Ha.Bagan0211.jpg) Ancient British bus from the colonial-era picking up passengers for Balloons over Bagan |
![Our European (Beligian I think) balloon captain](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976160.NVs9poJZ.Bagan0215.jpg) Our European (Beligian I think) balloon captain |
![Pre-dawn preparations for balloon launch from the field next to Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976161.Q19b6xOj.Bagan0217.jpg) Pre-dawn preparations for balloon launch from the field next to Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan |
![Each balloon holds 8 passengers](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976162.Jvtra1RV.Bagan0218.jpg) Each balloon holds 8 passengers |
![Preparing the balloon for inflation](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976163.TyNEGXjo.Bagan0219.jpg) Preparing the balloon for inflation |
![Ground crew members inspect the inside of the balloon as it is inflated with cold air](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976164.7EAWu3Mw.Bagan0222.jpg) Ground crew members inspect the inside of the balloon as it is inflated with cold air |
![Partially inflated balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976165.sFFDtLmI.Bagan0223.jpg) Partially inflated balloon |
![The balloons are made in the UK by Cameron Balloons Ltd](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976166.qejll6As.Bagan0224.jpg) The balloons are made in the UK by Cameron Balloons Ltd |
![Flame On!](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976167.W3q6DjxD.Bagan0226.jpg) Flame On! |
![Filling the balloon with hot air](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976168.cdJsLdyC.Bagan0228.jpg) Filling the balloon with hot air |
![Balloons Over Bagan - inflation](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976169.3Uu8PhOO.Bagan0230.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan - inflation |
![The balloon rises](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976170.nRfcXDE3.Bagan0232.jpg) The balloon rises |
![Balloon inflation nearly complete](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976171.Sf8K13bX.Bagan0233.jpg) Balloon inflation nearly complete |
![The balloon lifts the basket to the upright position](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976175.IMWF6EeK.Bagan0239.jpg) The balloon lifts the basket to the upright position |
![On the day of our flight, 2 balloons were used](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976172.khaZkyJm.Bagan0234.jpg) On the day of our flight, 2 balloons were used |
![Completing the inflation](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976173.h5YdTZhN.Bagan0238.jpg) Completing the inflation |
![Boarding the balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976176.Dlri8ztm.Bagan0241.jpg) Boarding the balloon |
![Dennis sharing the basket with a girl from Hong Kong](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976178.Zxlo7Cb7.Bagan0243.jpg) Dennis sharing the basket with a girl from Hong Kong |
![Dennis wearing his Balloons Over Bagan cap](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976179.9Jc8VQKt.Bagan0248.jpg) Dennis wearing his Balloons Over Bagan cap |
![The balloons flame is loud](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976180.gPxvu4yt.Bagan0249.jpg) The balloons flame is loud |
![Up, up and away...](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976181.ykOnhozo.Bagan0252.jpg) Up, up and away... |
![Takeoff over the three buses of Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976182.L5nA4ZGw.Bagan0254.jpg) Takeoff over the three buses of Balloons Over Bagan |
![...and perfect timing for sunrise...](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976183.T1CRl4LR.Bagan0255.jpg) ...and perfect timing for sunrise... |
![Sunrise Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976184.CwwrVSJe.Bagan0259.jpg) Sunrise Over Bagan |
![The second balloon launches](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976185.SSHOwMPv.Bagan0264.jpg) The second balloon launches |
![Shwezigon Paya](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976186.pK4p9oal.Bagan0267.jpg) Shwezigon Paya |
![Amazing view of the golden pagoda of Shwezigon from the balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976187.bN1PSX7q.Bagan0270.jpg) Amazing view of the golden pagoda of Shwezigon from the balloon |
![Aerial view of Shwezigon Paya with the Irrawaddy River in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976188.nScBt5BM.Bagan0271.jpg) Aerial view of Shwezigon Paya with the Irrawaddy River in the background |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976189.n0ziSEOb.Bagan0272.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Floating low over the houses of Nyaung U](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976190.10Vd0JXg.Bagan0273.jpg) Floating low over the houses of Nyaung U |
![Early morning smoke from a fire as we float over the Bagan-Nyang U Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976191.2kYLPnie.Bagan0274.jpg) Early morning smoke from a fire as we float over the Bagan-Nyang U Road |
![Bagan 0275.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976193.Kpsg9h3m.Bagan0275.jpg) Bagan 0275.jpg |
![Drifting on the gentle wind to the south, away from Shwezigon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976194.6jWyyCQ6.Bagan0278.jpg) Drifting on the gentle wind to the south, away from Shwezigon |
![Dennis on his first hot air balloon flight](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976195.3bjRqNWk.Bagan0279.jpg) Dennis on his first hot air balloon flight |
![Balloon Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976196.uj0Pxj54.Bagan0280.jpg) Balloon Over Bagan |
![Balloon passing over a smoking fire, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976197.qdaGrzer.Bagan0281.jpg) Balloon passing over a smoking fire, Bagan |
![It's not cheap at $300 per person but it's really worth it](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976198.RiwcTcNO.Bagan0284.jpg) It's not cheap at $300 per person but it's really worth it |
![Floating over a monastery, Nyang U, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976199.QwgrWlBs.Bagan0287.jpg) Floating over a monastery, Nyang U, Bagan |
![Sulamani Guphaya in the distance across the plains of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976200.72XnTqh8.Bagan0289.jpg) Sulamani Guphaya in the distance across the plains of Bagan |
![Sunrise as we float at treetop level](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976201.vCDsND6J.Bagan0291.jpg) Sunrise as we float at treetop level |
![Brickyard](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976202.JBIlB0I7.Bagan0293.jpg) Brickyard |
![Bagan 0299.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976203.kksxWbOZ.Bagan0299.jpg) Bagan 0299.jpg |
![Bagan 0301.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976204.cObs41W0.Bagan0301.jpg) Bagan 0301.jpg |
![Treetop view of palms and paddies, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976205.n4AQGddz.Bagan0304.jpg) Treetop view of palms and paddies, Bagan |
![Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyi-in), 13th Century, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976206.lGT2jybN.Bagan0305.jpg) Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyi-in), 13th Century, Bagan |
![Bagan 0306.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976207.2MFxn760.Bagan0306.jpg) Bagan 0306.jpg |
![Bagan Tower](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976208.U7FwwPAl.Bagan0307.jpg) Bagan Tower |
![Small brick pagodas, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976209.FTNdRw34.Bagan0308.jpg) Small brick pagodas, Bagan |
![Flying low over the plains of Bagan by balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976210.OyfhM40o.Bagan0314.jpg) Flying low over the plains of Bagan by balloon |
![Balloons Over Bagan - sunrise](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976211.iShu02HB.Bagan0315.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan - sunrise |
![Anawratha Road, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976212.g00DX1RR.Bagan0316.jpg) Anawratha Road, Bagan |
![Balloon flying low over Anawratha Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976213.fy6m84oL.Bagan0318.jpg) Balloon flying low over Anawratha Road |
![Bagan sunrise](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976214.f1qImYwo.Bagan0319.jpg) Bagan sunrise |
![Flying below tree-top level](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976215.UYlXmAXM.Bagan0320.jpg) Flying below tree-top level |
![Bagan balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976216.biw0R9bU.Bagan0321.jpg) Bagan balloon |
![Bagan sunrise with pagodas](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976217.8Db56uvV.Bagan0326.jpg) Bagan sunrise with pagodas |
![Low flight in a balloon, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976218.VWFZ3jfu.Bagan0330.jpg) Low flight in a balloon, Bagan |
![High concentration of monuments on the Central Plain, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976219.NqKs4eLx.Bagan0334.jpg) High concentration of monuments on the Central Plain, Bagan |
![Central Plains of Bagan from the air with Dhammayangyi Temple in the distance](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976220.bW16UkWm.Bagan0337.jpg) Central Plains of Bagan from the air with Dhammayangyi Temple in the distance |
![Treetop level over the Central Plains of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976221.CkCBIMdn.Bagan0339.jpg) Treetop level over the Central Plains of Bagan |
![Bagan 0341.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976222.dSTPWQea.Bagan0341.jpg) Bagan 0341.jpg |
![Flying low over a local family preparing the morning cooking fire](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976223.d0QTZR3o.Bagan0344.jpg) Flying low over a local family preparing the morning cooking fire |
![...the captain said none of the balloons had ever hit a temple...](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976224.egJUPhFe.Bagan0347.jpg) ...the captain said none of the balloons had ever hit a temple... |
![Flying low over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976225.6IO7HsI2.Bagan0348.jpg) Flying low over Bagan |
![Bagan sunrise, treetop level flight](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976226.WVaB87zo.Bagan0349.jpg) Bagan sunrise, treetop level flight |
![Bagan sunrise, treetop level flight](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976227.WedxNBtc.Bagan0352.jpg) Bagan sunrise, treetop level flight |
![Flying at an altitude of maybe 50 feet over the Central Plain, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976228.clWTgECs.Bagan0353.jpg) Flying at an altitude of maybe 50 feet over the Central Plain, Bagan |
![Bagan temple sporting a new tin roof](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976229.lwakHduV.Bagan0354.jpg) Bagan temple sporting a new tin roof |
![Low flight over the temples of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976230.BT5M8cOG.Bagan0357.jpg) Low flight over the temples of Bagan |
![Central Plain with Sulamani and Dhammayangyi Temples in the distance](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976231.5yU3aocj.Bagan0358.jpg) Central Plain with Sulamani and Dhammayangyi Temples in the distance |
![Balloon Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976232.yeR74arr.Bagan0359.jpg) Balloon Over Bagan |
![Sunrise with Bagan Tower](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976233.mz29qrQV.Bagan0361.jpg) Sunrise with Bagan Tower |
![Small temple on the edge of a plowed field](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976234.4ABNKqrg.Bagan0362.jpg) Small temple on the edge of a plowed field |
![Low enough to read the signs - Bagan Monument #355 and 356](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976235.KrN3zDJ9.Bagan0363.jpg) Low enough to read the signs - Bagan Monument #355 and 356 |
![Central Plains of Bagan including Mahazedi Pagoda, the large one on the left](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976236.zmZZw7gO.Bagan0364.jpg) Central Plains of Bagan including Mahazedi Pagoda, the large one on the left |
![Bagan 0365.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976237.CU69rfsW.Bagan0365.jpg) Bagan 0365.jpg |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976238.5wMTcFdx.Bagan0366.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976239.ohpFCH04.Bagan0367.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Bagan 0368.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976240.PIRb5EPV.Bagan0368.jpg) Bagan 0368.jpg |
![Temple - Bagan Monument #433](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976241.0smqXsIP.Bagan0369.jpg) Temple - Bagan Monument #433 |
![Stupa - Bagan Monument 434](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976242.aK3c6NII.Bagan0371.jpg) Stupa - Bagan Monument 434 |
![Bagan 0373.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976243.5lWJ1snz.Bagan0373.jpg) Bagan 0373.jpg |
![Balloon sunrise, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976244.blkg3l2w.Bagan0374.jpg) Balloon sunrise, Bagan |
![Early morning flight over the Temples of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976245.7mB9jT0Q.Bagan0375.jpg) Early morning flight over the Temples of Bagan |
![Bagan 0377.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976246.v1aYvwyG.Bagan0377.jpg) Bagan 0377.jpg |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976247.kkDQ8CYU.Bagan0378.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976248.6v7nHGBc.Bagan0381.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Passing close to a cluster of stupas with Sulamani Temple in the distance](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976249.d1yrqNHJ.Bagan0383.jpg) Passing close to a cluster of stupas with Sulamani Temple in the distance |
![Low flight over the Central Plains of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976250.a8U1EyX8.Bagan0384.jpg) Low flight over the Central Plains of Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976251.T7o80cTW.Bagan0390.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976252.p7WGhI21.Bagan0394.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Bagan 0396.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976253.Awl0Wydh.Bagan0396.jpg) Bagan 0396.jpg |
![Sun eclipsed by a balloon, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976254.9Dp722ZS.Bagan0397.jpg) Sun eclipsed by a balloon, Bagan |
![Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976255.b4NY8FNu.Bagan0402.jpg) Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Aerial photo of Sulamani Guphaya, one of the major temples of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976256.j0UWGHLW.Bagan0404.jpg) "Aerial" photo of Sulamani Guphaya, one of the major temples of Bagan |
![Balloon with Thabeik Hmauk Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976257.t6S3ioMJ.Bagan0408.jpg) Balloon with Thabeik Hmauk Temple, Bagan |
![Balloon with Thabeik Hmauk Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976258.YD6T3j1m.Bagan0411.jpg) Balloon with Thabeik Hmauk Temple, Bagan |
![Gaining a little altitude as we float past Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976259.AAggFojT.Bagan0415.jpg) Gaining a little altitude as we float past Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan - a great way to see Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976260.8jAIQVCl.Bagan0418.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan - a great way to see Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976261.yJo4AB8v.Bagan0421.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976262.24vzW5Yu.Bagan0423.jpg) Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976264.o6KGnDU1.Bagan0427.jpg) Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Roof-tops of a monastery near Sulamani Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976265.XJ7LJnrm.Bagan0429.jpg) Roof-tops of a monastery near Sulamani Temple |
![Dhammayangyi Temple, the largest in Bagan, 1167 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976335.0enPkFlc.Bagan0430.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple, the largest in Bagan, 1167 AD |
![Silhouette of Sulamani Temple with the early morning sun](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976336.EvwbniC3.Bagan0431.jpg) Silhouette of Sulamani Temple with the early morning sun |
![The other balloon passing by Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976337.cHjgF1xx.Bagan0436.jpg) The other balloon passing by Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Bagan 0439.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976338.DoWQ1NSf.Bagan0439.jpg) Bagan 0439.jpg |
![Dhammayangyi Temple dominating the Central Plains of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976339.sYJArb1x.Bagan0442.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple dominating the Central Plains of Bagan |
![Bagan 0443.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976340.RAt8rPRG.Bagan0443.jpg) Bagan 0443.jpg |
![A military helicopter patrolling over Bagan - apparently General Than Shwe was in town](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976341.ZzRLUHYc.Bagan0446.jpg) A military helicopter patrolling over Bagan - apparently General Than Shwe was in town |
![Balloon floating past Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976342.V0CfvpMZ.Bagan0447.jpg) Balloon floating past Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Dhammayangyi Temple from the air, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976343.3BLPa3HE.Bagan0452.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple from the air, Bagan |
![I'm sort of surprised that so many of Bagan's temples are surrounded by active farmland](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976344.y2M9LWTd.Bagan0453.jpg) I'm sort of surprised that so many of Bagan's temples are surrounded by active farmland |
![Balloon floating past Sulamani Temple, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976345.ibvDoXPy.Bagan0454.jpg) Balloon floating past Sulamani Temple, Bagan |
![Dennis Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976346.QIUAoTQF.Bagan0455.jpg) Dennis Over Bagan |
![Early morning balloon flight, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976347.KwnAyIEK.Bagan0460.jpg) Early morning balloon flight, Bagan |
![Sulamani Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976348.opcslzYr.Bagan0461.jpg) Sulamani Temple |
![Passing due east of Dhammayangyi Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976349.foe0SxXd.Bagan0462.jpg) Passing due east of Dhammayangyi Temple |
![Bagan 0463.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976351.62eIWH0k.Bagan0463.jpg) Bagan 0463.jpg |
![Shadow of our balloon cast on Dhammayangyi Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976352.bI1l9EZq.Bagan0465.jpg) Shadow of our balloon cast on Dhammayangyi Temple |
![The balloon climbing for more altitude](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976353.JHwTTTEF.Bagan0468.jpg) The balloon climbing for more altitude |
![Pyathada Paya in the distance on the left](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976354.FynolvWs.Bagan0469.jpg) Pyathada Paya in the distance on the left |
![Balloon pilot, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976355.vlCHXu4m.Bagan0471.jpg) Balloon pilot, Bagan |
![Bagan 0473.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976356.EWeagCnr.Bagan0473.jpg) Bagan 0473.jpg |
![Flying over a stupa, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976358.drOouek6.Bagan0474.jpg) Flying over a stupa, Bagan |
![Basket directly over a stupa, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976359.B2ljqvEo.Bagan0477.jpg) Basket directly over a stupa, Bagan |
![Dhammayangyi Temple from the southeast with Thatbyinnyu Phaya in the distance on the left](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976360.S4sWvAlq.Bagan0481.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple from the southeast with Thatbyinnyu Phaya in the distance on the left |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976361.JL1V21Yk.Bagan0483.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Dhammayangyi Temple with gold-topped Ananda Phaya on the right](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976362.CXcYb4Pj.Bagan0484.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple with gold-topped Ananda Phaya on the right |
![The second balloon behind a temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976363.QRgo09Ed.Bagan0487.jpg) The second balloon behind a temple |
![Balloon climbing to pass over the top of a temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976364.y3O8Nz3t.Bagan0490.jpg) Balloon climbing to pass over the top of a temple |
![Aerial view of Dhammayangyi Temple with Ananda Phaya and Old Bagan in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976365.kWwqhASl.Bagan0492.jpg) Aerial view of Dhammayangyi Temple with Ananda Phaya and Old Bagan in the background |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976366.G3pzCwX8.Bagan0493.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![The major temples south of Old Bagan including the white stupa of Shwesandaw Phaya](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976367.W1hyNbYZ.Bagan0495.jpg) The major temples south of Old Bagan including the white stupa of Shwesandaw Phaya |
![Southern Plains of Bagan from an alititude of around 500 ft](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976368.7G0bhLtB.Bagan0496.jpg) Southern Plains of Bagan from an alititude of around 500 ft |
![Balloons Over Pagan - south plain](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976369.lJxJhVUm.Bagan0497.jpg) Balloons Over Pagan - south plain |
![Looking south from the balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976370.jJXkqV8q.Bagan0498.jpg) Looking south from the balloon |
![Looking back at the southern façade of Dhammayangyi Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976372.KhMUV6F4.Bagan0500.jpg) Looking back at the southern façade of Dhammayangyi Temple |
![Dhammayangyi Temple recedes into the distance](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976371.kSRH7KGC.Bagan0499.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple recedes into the distance |
![The other balloon didn't come as high as we did](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976373.IujokJEX.Bagan0501.jpg) The other balloon didn't come as high as we did |
![Balloons Over Bagan - view north with the golden stupa of Shwezigon marking our starting point](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976374.Fo5PPZLv.Bagan0502.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan - view north with the golden stupa of Shwezigon marking our starting point |
![Balloon Over Bagan with Sulamani Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976375.QaIuyoXl.Bagan0503.jpg) Balloon Over Bagan with Sulamani Temple |
![View southwest towards New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976376.AjOPOHj3.Bagan0504.jpg) View southwest towards New Bagan |
![Bagan 0506.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976377.gm1Q8OZs.Bagan0506.jpg) Bagan 0506.jpg |
![Plain south of Old Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976378.D3ayX3Yp.Bagan0507.jpg) Plain south of Old Bagan |
![Shwesandaw Phaya (sunset temple) and Thatbyinnyu Phaya (tallest temple), upper left](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976379.leCw0hSr.Bagan0508.jpg) Shwesandaw Phaya (sunset temple) and Thatbyinnyu Phaya (tallest temple), upper left |
![Aerial view looking northwest to Old Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976380.1JDGNRKD.Bagan0510.jpg) Aerial view looking northwest to Old Bagan |
![Aerial view looking northwest to Old Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976381.B0MBYtWh.Bagan0511.jpg) Aerial view looking northwest to Old Bagan |
![Dirt tracks passing through agricultural fields, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976382.f46wmOTE.Bagan0514.jpg) Dirt tracks passing through agricultural fields, Bagan |
![Balloon Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976383.SMXLs4Di.Bagan0516.jpg) Balloon Over Bagan |
![View northwest to Old Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976384.O816rIks.Bagan0517.jpg) View northwest to Old Bagan |
![Balloon Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976385.3yfQTYUc.Bagan0518.jpg) Balloon Over Bagan |
![Bagan 0519.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976386.qR47cdq1.Bagan0519.jpg) Bagan 0519.jpg |
![Balloon Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976387.INhjeWET.Bagan0520.jpg) Balloon Over Bagan |
![Dhammayangyi Temple to the north](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976388.5fPP8qYI.Bagan0521.jpg) Dhammayangyi Temple to the north |
![Balloon Shadow, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976389.KIDGrr9P.Bagan0523.jpg) Balloon Shadow, Bagan |
![Looking west towards Myinkaba](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976390.D8eWJTsK.Bagan0524.jpg) Looking west towards Myinkaba |
![Southern plains, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976391.abfhRo0A.Bagan0525.jpg) Southern plains, Bagan |
![Bagan 0527.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976392.n06exZXL.Bagan0527.jpg) Bagan 0527.jpg |
![Bagan 0531.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976393.qSuJyAQ3.Bagan0531.jpg) Bagan 0531.jpg |
![Gold stupa of Dhammayazika Pagoda, 1196 AD, Bagan - West Pwasaw](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976394.17P4oAAK.Bagan0532.jpg) Gold stupa of Dhammayazika Pagoda, 1196 AD, Bagan - West Pwasaw |
![Aerial view looking north across the Plains of Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976395.5jSeveJf.Bagan0533.jpg) Aerial view looking north across the Plains of Bagan |
![Scrubby area of the Southern Plains, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976397.ytLsWYgP.Bagan0535.jpg) Scrubby area of the Southern Plains, Bagan |
![Bagan 0542.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976398.ihj98fpf.Bagan0542.jpg) Bagan 0542.jpg |
![Aerial view of the Plains of Bagan by Balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976399.dsaC6auL.Bagan0545.jpg) Aerial view of the Plains of Bagan by Balloon |
![Balloons Over Bagan - Highly Recommended](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976400.kMhHl6oi.Bagan0549.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan - Highly Recommended |
![View northwest towards Myinkaba, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976401.inLVCexG.Bagan0551.jpg) View northwest towards Myinkaba, Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan - looking north](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976402.67HXwb6s.Bagan0552.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan - looking north |
![Gold stupa of Dhammayazika Pagoda, 1196 AD, Bagan - West Pwasaw](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976403.jcOLPD6P.Bagan0553.jpg) Gold stupa of Dhammayazika Pagoda, 1196 AD, Bagan - West Pwasaw |
![Southern Plains at New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976404.xYI4WqKc.Bagan0554.jpg) Southern Plains at New Bagan |
![Temples on the edge of New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976405.Exf51BBK.Bagan0557.jpg) Temples on the edge of New Bagan |
![Bagan 0559.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976406.jj7UWCLD.Bagan0559.jpg) Bagan 0559.jpg |
![Dennis and the girl from Hong Kong, Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976407.WruSprsa.Bagan0560.jpg) Dennis and the girl from Hong Kong, Balloons Over Bagan |
![Gold stupa of Dhammayazika Pagoda, 1196 AD, Bagan - West Pwasaw](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976408.XOaOLDw5.Bagan0561.jpg) Gold stupa of Dhammayazika Pagoda, 1196 AD, Bagan - West Pwasaw |
![Descent for landing to the east of New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976409.iCuG8zHv.Bagan0562.jpg) Descent for landing to the east of New Bagan |
![The road from Pwasaw to New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976410.E5vQACWe.Bagan0565.jpg) The road from Pwasaw to New Bagan |
![Early morning mist with the palm studded plains to the east of New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976411.cJbDOjd5.Bagan0566.jpg) Early morning mist with the palm studded plains to the east of New Bagan |
![Crossing the road that leads northeast from New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976412.YnpZLZa2.Bagan0567.jpg) Crossing the road that leads northeast from New Bagan |
![Approach to Landing](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976413.YRuzjQXZ.Bagan0568.jpg) Approach to Landing |
![Balloon on approach to landing, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976414.aRtWDgZp.Bagan0571.jpg) Balloon on approach to landing, Bagan |
![Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976415.1X6JKq2h.Bagan0572.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan |
![Balloon registration XY-AHF](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976416.INIvA5dp.Bagan0574.jpg) Balloon registration XY-AHF |
![Balloon on approach to landing near New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976417.h0bE3jHF.Bagan0576.jpg) Balloon on approach to landing near New Bagan |
![XY-AHF landing in a field near New Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976418.h2pM66xA.Bagan0577.jpg) XY-AHF landing in a field near New Bagan |
![Preparing to deflate the balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976419.qpw0p2r7.Bagan0579.jpg) Preparing to deflate the balloon |
![Opening the vent in the top of the balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976420.dLdx9sVr.Bagan0581.jpg) Opening the vent in the top of the balloon |
![Open vent to deflate the balloon, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976421.1sHptnJU.Bagan0582.jpg) Open vent to deflate the balloon, Bagan |
![Balloon deflation](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976422.ujBvW6Lq.Bagan0583.jpg) Balloon deflation |
![Balloon deflation](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976423.pilEdDfd.Bagan0584.jpg) Balloon deflation |
![Cameron Balloons - Bristol, England - Z 315](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976424.sFnrU3NI.Bagan0586.jpg) Cameron Balloons - Bristol, England - Z 315 |
![Happy Face](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976425.cnDKNmo3.Bagan0589.jpg) Happy Face |
![Deflating the balloon, Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976427.HvzPJAKh.Bagan0591.jpg) Deflating the balloon, Bagan |
![After the flight with Balloons Over Bagan](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976428.p694MTEM.Bagan0592.jpg) After the flight with Balloons Over Bagan |
![Preparing to deflate the second balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976429.i8xFpey1.Bagan0596.jpg) Preparing to deflate the second balloon |
![The balloon envelope begins to collapse](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976430.l4H344Lk.Bagan0598.jpg) The balloon envelope begins to collapse |
![Balloon post-flight duties](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976431.aYrtvdiy.Bagan0599.jpg) Balloon post-flight duties |
![Folding the balloon after the flight](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976432.TZrkNFKz.Bagan0601.jpg) Folding the balloon after the flight |
![Balloons Over Bagan ground crew](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976433.kHbc4klG.Bagan0602.jpg) Balloons Over Bagan ground crew |
![What's a balloon ride without champagne](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976434.GwGEAtBE.Bagan0603.jpg) What's a balloon ride without champagne |
![Packing up the balloon](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976435.b3uwebKa.Bagan0604.jpg) Packing up the balloon |
![The pilot presents Dennis with his Balloon Flight Certificate, 2/2/2010](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976436.g91syDfX.Bagan0605.jpg) The pilot presents Dennis with his Balloon Flight Certificate, 2/2/2010 |
![Framed photo from the balloons remote camera](https://a4.pbase.com/o3/93/329493/1/121976437.8m97FuYx.Bagan0606.jpg) Framed photo from the balloons remote camera |
![Balloons Over Bagan booking office at Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/124560445.dvHGhYe1.Bagan0134.JPG) Balloons Over Bagan booking office at Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Hotel |
![Inside the Balloons Over Bagan bus back at the hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/124560446.RPKanQZ1.Bagan0641.JPG) Inside the Balloons Over Bagan bus back at the hotel |