Hot Air Balloon Adventures!

Well, after 5 bookings our hot air balloon ride finally came to fruition! Dad T booked this as a surprise for Mom's 50th birthday last year and one year later we boarded the CTV balloon! It was no longer a surprise but is sure was a lot of fun! We did have to get up at 3:30 am to get to Winnipeg for a 6am take off and pee in the bush prior to departure because there were no gas stations near by that opened before 6am but once we took off the beauty was worth all it took to get there!!
Getting ready to board! ( that picture just deleted itself!)

Just after takeoff the other balloons followed shortly after us!

Scenic down town on a misty morning. It was so peaceful and quiet, we were truly floating!

Flying high just days before our 13th wedding anniversary!

I love heights!!

A splendid time was had by all even the most apprehensive! Can you see her smile!??

This is us!

This is how we landed in a ditch! The landing was a bit bumpy but how could 13 people in a heavy basket land gently??

Our family on the eve of a farewell! What a memorable way to say goodbye!!

Champagne and orange juice at 7:30 in the morning!! It was a beautiful morning! A once in a lifetime experience! Thanks Dad!!