Below right: Wakefield, NE from above
For the past 3 years my small community has hosted a hot air balloon festival. Last year was a washout due to rain and strong winds. But this year was perfect! The balloonists were able to fly both Saturday morning and again Saturday afternoon. To me, there's nothing more spectacular than seeing those gorgeous balloons lift so gracefully up and into the blue sky. We've had a family of balloonists stay with us the past couple of years. Lovely family and we enjoy talking to them and learning more about hot air ballooning. If I was 20 years younger I'd have to have one! My husband, Richard, helped out yesterday morning and was rewarded with a flight with the balloonist, Wayne, in his hot air balloon, The Wild Goose. He quickly discovered why I think they're so wonderful. Yesterday afternoon I was fortunate to fly with Wayne. The patterns and colors from above are unbelievable! One floats along in the peace and quiet with only an occasional rush of propane when he fills the balloon with more hot air to keep it
afloat. Wayne said he thought floating at one steady altitude was boring so we were up and down. Once we skimmed the tops of the corn stalks with no harm to the corn and then with a rush of hot air lifted up again. It's an awesome experience and I'd recommend taking a flight to everyone if you haven't had this wonderful experience!
Top left: Inflating 'The Wild Goose'
Top right: Looking up at the parachute from inside the basket.
Below left: Night Glow
Below right: Balloons in the distance at varying heights
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