How to ride in a hot air balloon by newromanticx2012

"An amazing experience!"

How I did it: I was bought a 'hot air ballon ride experience' for my 18th birthday by my grandparents in Feb 2010. It was just a case of managing to get the right weather/wind speeds to be able to go! 

We kept booking it (about 4 or 5 times in total) but every time it was cancelled due to the weather. The problem was, you had to book in advance and then hope for the best so it took AGES! Luckily the company was very good to us and kept extending the time period on it. 
Finally in August 2011 I managed to go up in a balloon with my uncle and a group of other people we did not know (my uncle had been bought the gift for his birthday in 2010 too). It was amazing and I totally recommend it to anyone wanting to have a go!

Lessons & tips: You'll need patience for waiting to go up in it.

Wear a hat and a long sleeved top when you're in the balloon, the heat from the burner is crazy!
Generally wear sensible clothes and shoes, the balloon could land anywhere.
Brace yourself for the landing, it's a little bit bumpy.
Go up with someone you know and love, it makes the experience even better when it's shared with someone :)
Don't forget your camera!


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