A fleet of hot air balloons took to the skies above the nation's capital today for the start of the annual Balloon Spectacular, celebrating Canberra's 109th birthday.
The festival features balloons from around Australia and overseas, with this year's likely favourite being Tico the Sloth, who charmed adults and children alike.
Local balloon pilot Craig Farrell flew Tico today in Canberra, and said he had taken the sloth all around the world.
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