I took the Balloon series in Arizona on a beautiful excursion across the desert. The colors were vivid, reflecting the energy of the experience. We skimmed only 25 feet above the ground in a long glide at the start, then lifted by flame to nearly 10,000 feet above the Earth. The special thrill was knowing the only thing between us and a long fall was a creaky wicker basket. The touchdown in the desert was skipping along the ground at an undisclosed location, at an angle of about 30 degrees tilt until coming to a stop. We were met with an evening picnic, champagne (and a Ballooner's toast), gourmet edibles, and a beautiful sunset. Perfect colors for a perfect experience.
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