Every year Bluff has a balloon festival in January. Last year we had attempted to go, but when we got down there we couldn't find it. Sounds a little silly but they only fly the balloons in the early morning and Bluff isn't as big as it sounds. When you immediately can't find a large group of people that are supposed to be gathered, you begin to feel discouraged. This year we did find the festival at the perfect time. The "balloon glow" is an event that happens at night and allows the land bound festival-goers a chance to enjoy the balloons up close and personal. We were even able to be the "crew" for one balloon. Chris manned the large fan that initially filled the balloon with air. I held the balloon up to get the air directed in the right path. At one point I honestly thought that the balloon would lift me off the ground. It was quite the experience. One that I will hold on to for the rest of my life!
We were also able to watch the filled balloon leave the ground and rise into the air. The flame seem uncontrollable, and I freaked out for a few moments, but we were with experts! The balloon left the ground safely, and the heat was delicious on our skin.
These are a few shots of all of the balloons for the glowing. There were so many beautiful balloons to enjoy.
This was my favorite balloon. It was beautiful!
The balloon in the center is the one that we were the "crew" for. It was a giant from below!
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