Number 10 on my "30 before 30" list is to take a hot air balloon ride. I got to check that off my list in Cali! While doing some research, Keith found a reputable company that offers sunset trips and booked it immediately. It was one of the things I was looking forward to the most and it definitely met my expectations!
Our basket held 10 passengers plus the pilot and 1 crew member. The basket was divided into compartments with 2 on each side and the pilot in the center. Keith and I were happy to have our own compartment.
We flew over the ritzy Rancho Santa Fe area. Bill Gates and Jenny Craig have homes here.
It was so peaceful and smooth. You didn't even know you were 1500 feet in the air until you looked at the bottom of the basket!
Two stories:A few times a month this guy does a solo trip- sans basket!
There was a whole group of balloons that took off from the same location and were landing in the same field. Our balloon was the first in the group. Our pilot was awesome and our landing was perfect. Balloon #2 wasn't so lucky. They hit a small tree and busted a sprinkler before landing next to the road!
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