Saturday, July 12, 2008

Day 63: Rogue Valley Balloon Rally 2008 Friday am

This is the first time since our arrival that we have seen a sunrise! We got up early to go to a Balloon Rally I'd heard about. 6 am they set up the balloons.
After the traps were spread out they laid out the balloon and attached the ropes to the basket. They began to fill the balloon with air.
Not sure why this guy stuck his head inside while they were filling the balloon with air, but the picture is kinda funny!
It didn't take long before the balloon began to take shape.
They added some heat, and it began to float.
A little more heat and it stood the basket up.
They launched the first ones around 7 am!

WOW!

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