Up , Up and  Away
Balloon Festivals.....   Why  would  I  want to  go to  one  of those??   I  remember thinking that when a  friend  asked... and I declined...  NOW I  realize..how foolish of me  to  miss an  opportunity  to go.... why was I thinking helium balloons  no  big   deal..... Well  let  me  tell you I changed my tune  fast!  ha ha ha   Would  I  ever  say  no again.....not now  that I know  what  it is all about.. and if you have never seen this  for yourself... I  highly recommend  it!!!!!!!  
One never realizes just how massive these balloons are until you see them  stretched out on the ground, watching as huge fans inflate the balloons.
Everything about  a hot air balloon is impressive.   I was in total amazement when I went to the first festival.. there was so much to  see, I didn't know where to look  first!
The  sound of the dual burners  is  unforgettable as the air is heated  to  lift  the balloon up on it  journey.  Festivals in Vermont  range from 20- 50 balloons, although any amount is an awesome  sight, a person must be overwhelmed at  seeing 75- 100 at one festival ..... ahhhh in my dreams!
In varying states of  inflation, here you have an idea, from the size of the people, how large these balloons are and  also how  small they fold up to when in their carrying case.
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