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How to ride in a hot air balloon
It made me
awe-struck 
"Pure beauty, raw excitement."
How I did it: I attended the annual balloon festival in Brattleboro (I think?) Vermont, in 1988. Was invited to go for a ride and I did! Fun times. Beautiful scenery! Fire and flight at the same time. Unforgettable!
Lessons & tips: none.
Resources: Hot Air Balloon Festival. They happen throughout the world every year. Would be fun to go again.
