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.
You are truly one brave dude. I've always KIND OF wanted to go in a hot air balloon, but I'm pretty certain I'll never actually make it. Something about floating in a basket high enough off the ground for a fall to kill you don't instill lots of confidence in my safety. Matter of fact, I'm surprised you survived. :-P Did you get any pics from in the picnic basket of the ground?
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I got some of the the skyline, but none straight down. My camera had broken the day before and I was struggling to figure out the new one (plus it didn't come with a memory card so I could only take like 10 photos max).
ReplyDeleteAngela was kinda the same way. She insisted on sitting towards the inside. Really, though, it was a very safe, smooth ride. You don't feel like you're going to fall out at all. You should definitely try it sometime!