Up in the air in a hot air balloon

[Paulo Bizarro]

As the title says:

https://blog.paulobizarro.com/?p=2581

It was a fantastic experience.

Regards.

[David Eckels]

Fantastic, Paulo. I'll never forget doing this in Napa Valley for the first time. Nervous, all that went away when I finally realized we were off the ground!

[francois]

Wonderful shots and story. I'm sure you'll remember you flight forever!

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Beautiful account of your adventure.

I would love to do that some time. I have been present at balloon launches, but haven't (yet) had a ride in one.

[Rajan Parrikar]

Lovely photo essay (on your blog).

[Bob_B]

Lovely photo essay (on your blog).

+1

[Paulo Bizarro]

Thank you all.

[MattBurt]

Did you get to do the first-timer ritual afterward? 

Nice photos!
Balloons are fun and maybe a little terrifying how they seem so non-directional. I've done a couple of rides around here and they were great photo opportunities. My dog Luna sure hates it when they are around. Fire breathing dragons descending from the sky!

[Paulo Bizarro]

Did you get to do the first-timer ritual afterward? 

Nice photos!
Balloons are fun and maybe a little terrifying how they seem so non-directional. I've done a couple of rides around here and they were great photo opportunities. My dog Luna sure hates it when they are around. Fire breathing dragons descending from the sky!

Thanks. We had a glass of nice bubbly champagne after landing.

[MattBurt]

Thanks. We had a glass of nice bubbly champagne after landing.

When I took my first ride they said the same thing but we had to get on our knees and pick the cups up with our mouths and then chug the cheap bubbly without using hands. While the whole group does this any "virgins" get doused with champagne while they are all bent over. I wonder how widespread this is. Maybe just the American version.

[Paulo Bizarro]

When I took my first ride they said the same thing but we had to get on our knees and pick the cups up with our mouths and then chug the cheap bubbly without using hands. While the whole group does this any "virgins" get doused with champagne while they are all bent over. I wonder how widespread this is. Maybe just the American version.

In my flight, all the passengers were first timers.

[govindvkumar]

Beautiful .. I would love to get into one of these hot air balloons.

[Paulo Bizarro]

Beautiful .. I would love to get into one of these hot air balloons.

Thanks.