We woke up early that day to get there at 5:30 a.m. and were greeted by those colorful gigantic balloon.
Disclaimer: Some of the pictures below we took with our camera and some were taken by the photographer at Napa Valley Loft, which we opted to pay in order to get our pictures when were inside the basket. Ready or not here we go.
Aren't those balloons so pretty? I can't take my eyes out of them.
.It's warmer inside the basket thanks to this:
I thought it would be a bumpy ride but it was the smoothest flight I have ever been to. So serene, so beautiful. I just want to soak in all the beauty.
About 30 minutes or so later it's time to land. It was surely once in a lifetime experience for us to treasure. There is no steering wheel so the balloon land whenever the wind takes us but the pilot and the crews were able to control the air pressure and have general ideas of where to land.
Some tips before you go:
a. Plan well, book early, be familiar with where you are supposed to be, and arrive on time.
b. Wear layers. We went during summer so light cardigan and scarf was enough for me.
c. Do not bring bag. You are allowed to bring phone and camera but not bag pack, tote, or hand bag. So be prepare to leave them in the car or hotel and just bring small wallet with you.
d. Wear shoes and pants skirt/ dress for convenient.
e. The whole trip only takes about 1 hour and they provide coffee, water, and snacks at the meeting place so you don't need to bring your own.
f. Enjoy the ride.
