anyone ever done a hot air balloon ride?
#1
I just think they are so beautiful floating above the landscape I always wanted too but have always been chicken. But they look so fascinating just floating along quiet peaceful scary.
#5
i took my mom on holiday to germany several years ago, part of our adventure was a hot air balloon ride over the city and country side near rothenburg ob der tauber at sun rise. I will always remember that, it was such an amazing experience.
Go for it, you will love it.
Go for it, you will love it.
#6
DH has tried to get me on one as he has tried to get me on a helicopter. He hasn't succeeeded yet. I enjoy seeing them from a far. If it is something you want to do please do. You'll enjoy it and I will too but I will watch you from afar. :thumbup:
#7
Yes, but it has been a long time! 1980 or so. My dad & I went. There's actually no feeling of moving because you're moving with the wind. Quiet too, except when the pilot runs the burner. However, as we were coming in for a landing in a cornfield, the pilot said to be sure we bend our knees to soften the blow.
Couldn't do it now as a fear of heights has become part of being older. :-(
Couldn't do it now as a fear of heights has become part of being older. :-(
#8
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DH gave me a gift certificate for a ride one year. Funniest part was that they gave us a 'bike helmet' as the safety equipment!! Maybe it is different now? But I agree - it is very quiet! You could hear dogs bark, an occasional car horn. I took binoculars along but I could so far without them - they limited my view!!
#10
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I have. It was not scary to me, but I can see how it might be to some people. It is very peaceful just floating along. It's a bit loud when they turn on the burners. I would say I liked parasailing better, but the balloon was cool, too.
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