Leeds Castle "in" Charing?

We all know Leeds Castle is not that far from Charing, but this close??

All "down" to the wonderful weather we have been having these last weeks, plenty of hot air balloons have been spotted early mornings and early evenings. Most higher up in the sky, but Leeds Castle's must truly favour Charing.

Talking about nice weather, hardly any rain has been spotted in this area all year long. See here for all statistics on rain fall in Charing over the last 10 years. Not just a lively lovely village in Kent, one with plenty of the best weather in the South East!

Addition 01.10.09: with thanks to David Hutton for another (better quality) picture of the hot air balloon (with the remark: "terrified the horses two nights running!!"

(Click on the image to enlarge it to its full glory)