These don't look real. They look like paintings.
The pilot has a little control over destination.
He has a burner which he fires to raise the balloon.
Yes, it gets rather warm up there.
It is quiet.
(background) of the photos.
He must naturally go with the wind,
but can raise or lower the balloon to catch
the different air currents.
It is very refreshing when you catch a breeze.
The only sound is the woosh of the burner
every few minutes.
This has been quite an adventure.
Wonder what Terri has planned
for NEXT Christmas!!