A lot of hot air

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Arrived in Hamilton just in time for the ballon festival. Joined The Dodds for their celebratory meal at joseph and stacey's house - luckily we chose to stay in a motel right opposite the Pak'n Save where Joseph works. This morning we walked along beside the river to the museum where we met them all for morning tea.

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Photos

up and away
in a pink house balloon

close up
as it flew over

Darth Vader
being inflated!

Pukeka
by the lake

And another one
checking the picnic table

pukeka bin
we're not the only ones who like them!

the table is spread
for the celebratory feast

and the grand master!
chess on the computer.