Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sally's Birthday present!

A ride in a hot air balloon!


Our exciting flight started in the late afternoon from a farm field in the hills south east of Reims, France..



Our pilot Amandine prepares the balloon for flight





We are airborne, excited to see the ground falling away!


We floated over the forest, barely clearing the trees along the ridge. The peaceful quiet between the blasts of the propane burners was other worldly..



No comment needed here!!!




 Bouzy, source of some very expensive pinot noir wines.






 Our pilot's friend circled us in her ultra-light.



A graceful landing on a tiny spot, and a cheer went from all.







The sun was setting as we left our landing site.

Happy birthday, Sal !!

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