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Jul 2, 2016 | 1:12 am

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Join Date: Jan 2013

Location: Vancouver

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Originally Posted by mike&co

Excellent report, "courage and fortitude" (as per your flight certificate) are qualities I do not possess when it comes to hot air ballooning. I would genuinely love to do it but.........

Thank you Mike&co... I'm not exactly the face of bravery myself but to be honest, it's less daunting than a ferris wheel. It's the least terrifying thing I've ever done.

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Originally Posted by SFO777

Wow, what a treat and experience.
I've thought about doing something like this but that early morning wake-up call is a tough one.
Thanks for the great pics.

Thanks for the comments SFO777... Yes getting up that early is kind of horrible, but dawn from such a height is a magnificent experience.

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Originally Posted by FlyingRhino

Howzit, (lekker) great report, looks like a lot of fun, that part of our great country always amaze and surprise.

Thanks FlyingRhino - I thought there was nothing else other than Sun City there and luckily I was wrong.

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Originally Posted by DanielW

Wow, amazing stuff

! Some beautiful photos too. How much did it is cost? Would love to do something like this.

Thanks for the comments DanielW. Your trip reports are really sensational. According to my calculations it is $160 per person.

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Originally Posted by roadwarrier

Great report, but I would really "poep" myself doing that. As I saw in a pub in Lapland "If it don't say Boeing, I ain't going".

Thanks roadwarrier... I was also scared and there are no engines or control, but I never felt endangered. Apparently it is the safest form of flying.

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