For years I wanted to take a balloon ride. Finally, in 1990 my son gave me one as a birthday gift. What a disappointment. Was tremendously cold in the dark helping get the bag blown up. Then we only traveled over bare ground, but did see a few rabbits hopping by. By far the worst thing was the "groupies" hanging around hoping for a freebie ride. Glad I did it and got it out of my system. Perhaps you will all have a more enjoyable experience.