In addition, we got a chance to go on a hot air balloon ride over the Sedona desert. I had planned to do that on my previous visit but the weather was uncooperative. Things worked out this time and we got up VERY early for them to pick us up and take us to the launch site.
Just inflating the balloons is pretty impressive. It is hard to describe what it is like. Just how big the balloons are and how intense the flame is. Every time the pilot hit the flame, I could feel a wave of heat blasting us.
Soon we were up in the air and looking across the gorgeous valley. When the flame was not on, the ride was extremely peaceful. You can barely tell you are moving at all, except for the scenery passing by.
An amazing experience, truly.
