MARI'S TRAVELS WITH HER CAMERA

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascend

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My one and only balloon trip was over the vineyards of Rioja and the town of Lograno in Northern Spain.  It was both exhilarating and exciting but I’m not sure I would do it again!  It was dark when we got to the spot and dawn was just breaking when we took off – it was magical, wonderful, and a time I shall always remember.

Here are a few photographs of the Ascent.

I apologise to the readers, I cannot get rid of the white space between two of the photographs.  I shall have to work on this and try and re-edit.

Righting the Balloon

 

It’s scary when the flame goes Whoosh (Is she praying, by the way?)

 

 

 

 

I may look calm ……
A Pink Dawn
High Above the Clouds
Rioja’s vineyards

 

 

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4 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascend”

  1. maristravels Avatar
    maristravels

    I got used to the fear once I was up but the fear of the balloon catching fire never left me. The landing is a bit tricky, too, bump, bump, bump, along the ground – not good for those with back problems.

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  2. sunshinysa Avatar
    sunshinysa

    Im terrified of heights. Maybe one day…!

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  3. Anabel Marsh Avatar
    Anabel Marsh

    One year, I bought John a voucher for a balloon trip for his birthday. I think we finally ascended close to his birthday two years later! The weather always seemed to be against us. He got the champagne – as it was his birthday treat I had to drive to and from the site. It was an enjoyable experience though.

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  4. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, Mari! The closest I came was a tethered balloon on the embankment in Krakow a few years ago. 🙂 🙂

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