tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1852618920733724879..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: A birds-eye viewRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12841963921778913532014-04-20T19:50:48.570+01:002014-04-20T19:50:48.570+01:00WOW! It looks amazing. Looks so much fun.
Bea Cupc...WOW! It looks amazing. Looks so much fun.<br />Bea CupcakeBea Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042986761923614026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49902189156833661042014-04-15T07:44:13.662+01:002014-04-15T07:44:13.662+01:00I am so pleased that it has encouraged you to give...I am so pleased that it has encouraged you to give it a try Perpetua - with your attitude I know you will really love it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55602288228847458562014-04-14T23:22:16.044+01:002014-04-14T23:22:16.044+01:00A fascinating follow-up to your balloon trip post,...A fascinating follow-up to your balloon trip post, Rosemary Wonderful images and lots of interesting facts about ballooning which make me even more keen to follow your example and go up, up, and away....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89562163493851617772014-04-12T23:02:36.357+01:002014-04-12T23:02:36.357+01:00Thank you Titti - it really was quite an exciting ...Thank you Titti - it really was quite an exciting adventure which turned out to be a very enjoyable experience too. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23992986813972918922014-04-12T17:14:21.276+01:002014-04-12T17:14:21.276+01:00What a lovely and interesting post! Beautiful, bea...What a lovely and interesting post! Beautiful, beautiful pictures!<br />Have a nice weekend Rosemary...<br />Love,<br />TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25922347172859858052014-04-11T23:16:51.747+01:002014-04-11T23:16:51.747+01:00Do give it a go Valerie - I am smiling at your com...Do give it a go Valerie - I am smiling at your comment.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57540538165342897762014-04-11T23:15:13.415+01:002014-04-11T23:15:13.415+01:00You do imagine that taking off and landing is diff...You do imagine that taking off and landing is difficult, but in actual fact it isn't. Taking off happens very quickly, you have no time to think about before you are up in the sky, landing is all over and done with very quickly too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59746449037210471842014-04-11T23:08:03.999+01:002014-04-11T23:08:03.999+01:00It is strange the way animals are frightened by ba...It is strange the way animals are frightened by balloons and yet take no notice of airplanes which often fly low.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50745799263290698302014-04-11T21:38:09.522+01:002014-04-11T21:38:09.522+01:00It was a great experience Yoko, and as you mention...It was a great experience Yoko, and as you mention the time passed so fast. May be I will do it again one day!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15153277622471815152014-04-11T20:24:05.235+01:002014-04-11T20:24:05.235+01:00Wow! Thank you for sharing this adventure! Very in...Wow! Thank you for sharing this adventure! Very interesting. I must say I would probably be terrified of taking off and landing. You live in a very beautiful area, Rosemary. Happy weekend!Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9798093093996060132014-04-11T20:20:40.242+01:002014-04-11T20:20:40.242+01:00Fantastic shots Rosemary it must have been such an...Fantastic shots Rosemary it must have been such an experience. We have an airfield near us and often see balloons going over my goats used be terrified and the dogs always barked at them - but they are a sight to see.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70209903669151272372014-04-11T16:00:34.102+01:002014-04-11T16:00:34.102+01:00Oh, your adventure becomes higher and higher, Rose...Oh, your adventure becomes higher and higher, Rosemary. While being engrossed in photographing the world below your eyes, the time must have passed so fast. All your shots are breathtaking. The glinting leaves caught in the sunlight are beautiful. <br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1206453924922866572014-04-10T20:32:23.840+01:002014-04-10T20:32:23.840+01:00On our trip the only animals that I noticed appear...On our trip the only animals that I noticed appearing to be rather anxious were some horses, so I was pleased once we had passed over them to leave them in peace. I suppose it is an unknown quantity to animals - planes don't seem to have the same impact.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48448529473846948042014-04-10T19:58:09.741+01:002014-04-10T19:58:09.741+01:00You did have some wonderful views and it must have...You did have some wonderful views and it must have been exciting picking out your own home and other places you knew. I'm so glad the balloon companies are aware of livestock; I know balloons overhead do worry mine. Even the chickens are unhappy! I think the whole aspect of sound that can be heard (for those in the balloon and those on the ground) is fascinating. Your trip sounded amazing and your photos are lovely.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46598089273542344442014-04-10T17:41:58.520+01:002014-04-10T17:41:58.520+01:00It is good fun skimming over the treetops, but equ...It is good fun skimming over the treetops, but equally enjoyable having a long view down - many people have said they would be too scared, but there is nothing frightening about it at all.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26643953339022606582014-04-10T17:34:12.506+01:002014-04-10T17:34:12.506+01:00If you have the chance then do it Dimi - with your...If you have the chance then do it Dimi - with your enthusiasm I am sure that you would enjoy it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23821713414568716372014-04-10T17:33:32.993+01:002014-04-10T17:33:32.993+01:00I assumed the same as you Paula - I imagine it is ...I assumed the same as you Paula - I imagine it is a health and safety issue. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82824491972746415532014-04-10T17:27:40.642+01:002014-04-10T17:27:40.642+01:00I once watched a hot air balloon take off with a r...I once watched a hot air balloon take off with a relative and group for a birthday celebration so know that there's a lot of preparation with the equipment before take off, which was interesting. I would be quite happy to take a flight, although I'd rather be up high than too near the tops of trees. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47123287146579992812014-04-10T17:12:34.139+01:002014-04-10T17:12:34.139+01:00Dear Rosemary,fantastic views from up there!!Great...Dear Rosemary,fantastic views from up there!!Great shots,indeed!!I would love,to take a balloon flight,one day!!<br />Its so amazing!!Thank you for sharing!!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-62890200791804932052014-04-10T15:21:20.048+01:002014-04-10T15:21:20.048+01:00Wow, what stunning views Rosemary. It was interest...Wow, what stunning views Rosemary. It was interesting to learn that hot air balloons have divisions inside, I always assumed you could move about freely.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322819166203516563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83738338207257050202014-04-10T14:48:41.589+01:002014-04-10T14:48:41.589+01:00Ciao Anna - long time no hear - where have you bee...Ciao Anna - long time no hear - where have you been?<br />The fire in a balloon does seem scary but for some reason when you are flying you are totally unaware of it apart from the sensation of warmth.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12895293635265647582014-04-10T13:54:07.276+01:002014-04-10T13:54:07.276+01:00I'm kind of pleased when I think that Richard ...I'm kind of pleased when I think that Richard Branson never made it all the way round the world in a hot air balloon! At least he still has a scope, an unfulfilled wish in his life! Can't have everything! A bit like Lego Man Silvio Berlusconi... He so wanted to become President of the Italian Republic and... look at him now! Money can't buy you everything, it would appear.<br /><br />Hot air balloons are lovely to look at, but the fire would scare me a bit!<br /><br />I'm back with a new post!<br /><br />HUGS<br /><br />I missed you all!<br /><br />ANNA<br />xx Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1597385363041369162014-04-10T07:30:44.407+01:002014-04-10T07:30:44.407+01:00Previously I didn't realise that the basket wa...Previously I didn't realise that the basket was in sections myself, I don't expect that they used to be - probably a health and safety issue.<br />There were 14 people in our balloon including two pilots.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33856092572222933612014-04-10T07:27:25.802+01:002014-04-10T07:27:25.802+01:00Dear Val - we seem to have been waiting a long tim...Dear Val - we seem to have been waiting a long time for the flight but it was worth it.<br />When you look up at the sky and see a balloon floating overhead it does look a bit scary, but in reality it isn't. It is very quiet, calm and peaceful, not frightening at all.<br />Glad that you enjoyed seeing the photos.<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50273532577664857632014-04-10T07:19:20.270+01:002014-04-10T07:19:20.270+01:00You don't actually feel trapped Marian because...You don't actually feel trapped Marian because you are so busy looking ahead or over the side - it is surprising how quickly you pass over the countryside.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com