Balloons of Tahoe continues to mesmerize. Every morning the striped gas bag appears over the south lake just after dawn. The mother ship, a very mobile craft, finds a suitable launching spot somewhere close to the Richardson resort area. By 6:30am the balloon is inflated and ready to fly. Soon the imposing vehicle with passengers on board lifts off the lake for its scheduled flight of the day.
Within minutes, the basket, passengers, and hot air are ascending above the surface waters for the most incredible experience: a bird's eye view of the most beautiful lake in the entire world. After an hour or so, it begins its descent from 10,000 feet back to the mother ship. Of course, the only sounds during the flight is the occasional rush of gas into the burner and a little conversation.
I can only imagine the photos being taken, given the lightweight devices in use today. At $250/per each, it's almost worth it!
Someday...................................
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