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We arrived at 6:30 AM to meet with Joe, our balloon pilot, and Roy, the chase man.
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I got in the balloon first - that is not a look of fear - it is a look of fun.
See that shadow - I am one with that shadow - wheeee!
The mountains are pretty cool from up there.
Looking down on a lake with Longs Peak in the background..
Afte 1 1/2 hours we landed in a friendly farmer's field. The family came out to watch. It was a very gentle landing. There wasn't too much wind, so we only went about 3 miles. Sometimes we were high, sometimes we were low. We waved to people and talked to cows and horses and other beasts. We saw a bald eage - from the top.
And down it goes . . .
and goes . . .
and goes . . .
and goes . . .
and goes flat. That took about 2 minutes.
Anf then I got to help stuff the balloon into that little tiny bag.
It was sooooo much fun.
2 comments:
i love that you talked to the animals. i love you mom.
What a great birthday surprise! So fun! We love you all! -Deanna
P.S. I loved the kitchen you guys did a great job at Melanie's!!!
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