Sunday, June 5, was the last day of the Festival. We want to see the lift off of the balloons that was scheduled at 6 a.m. To be there on time for a 106 mile drive (approximately one and a half hours), we woke up at 3 a.m. and were on the road at 4:15. We were on time, with the benefit of a discounted “early bird” entrance fee.
By the time we got to Lake Skinner, most of the balloons were gone, somewhere about 3 miles away. They cannot take off from the ground on site, because of the wind factor, and I did not bother to ask more questions. On the plus side, we were able to go on a tethered ride for about 10 minutes at about 70 feet above ground. It was a wonderful feeling to see the view from up high.
I also want to share a video I put together for your pleasure here. Enjoy and have a very pleasant weekend everyone!
Arlene
June 14th, 2009
I love the photos and video you shared here. the colors are nice too.
Btw, ive done several mosaic arrangements. Thanks to what you shared. will post the flowers in my photoblog later.
Sasha
June 14th, 2009
I hope I can experience riding in a hot air balloon
Happy WS!
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Meikah Delid
June 14th, 2009
Wow, hot-air balloon and wine is a good combination. Have a great week ahead!
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Carver
June 14th, 2009
I love the shots with the hot air ballons. Beautiful and what fun!
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Juliana RW
June 14th, 2009
Lovely photos, so colorful…
My entry this week: Me and Obama. I hope that you can stop by as well. Thanks
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Hazel
June 14th, 2009
I enjoy looking at balloon lift-offs. Kaya lang our balloons here do not look as attractive as yours, tapos nasunog pa jud ang isa before nakalupad, hastang luoya hahaha… Where are the wines, Ate Eb? (ai naklaro noon ang mga hilig heheh)
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Ebie
June 14th, 2009
@ Hazel, wala ra mi nag wine tasting, kay sip ra man…hehehe, we went to the winery itself. Will post next week. Hulaton ang sunod na kabanata!
Aimee
June 14th, 2009
Hi Ebie, great shots! I love the colors.
Thanks for visiting my WS post
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Marites
June 14th, 2009
lovely colors of the balloons.would love to try riding that:) my WS is up too.
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eastcoastlife
June 14th, 2009
I have ridden on a hot air balloon once. It was exciting and fun.
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luna miranda
June 14th, 2009
oh wow! love the hot air balloons! i’ve been wanting to be in one of those balloons!
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Tj
June 15th, 2009
what a wonderful experience being with those big ballons.
great shots too!
Tj
June 15th, 2009
wow!!! what a great experience being with those big balloons!
great shots too!
Kero
June 15th, 2009
Hello Miss Ebie! That is one exciting experience. I’d love to ride one too someday hehe. Take care and stay healthy. Thank you so much for the visit and till next weekend!
Enchie
June 15th, 2009
wow! I want to try this too and take a picture of it as remembrance.
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Shey
June 15th, 2009
WOWOW! I wish I was there. Never seen balloons up close yet. Maybe in the future. Awesome photos again.
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xia
June 15th, 2009
i wish i were there too.
great snapshots!
Dew Drops
June 20th, 2009
Those are great pictures. Balloons are something I have always wanted to take pictures of.
Thanks for sharing!!
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