Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Petite Aventure {Napa Valley Balloons}


Early risers definitely get the 'birds eye view' of the valley.  It's a pretty spectacular event to behold these hot air balloons being prepped for their floating adventure.

I'm curious, would you go UP or keep your feet firmly planted?


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22 comments:

  1. CathiFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I never thought I would, but those photos look pretty enticing!! xxoo :)

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  2. Lady GreyFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    WOW! Such beautiful pictures! I've always wanted to try this.
    xo

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  3. ChristyFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I don't know...I think I'd love to go up, but I admit, I'd be a teensy bit nervous...especially if my kiddos were firmly planted. Sigh.

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  4. Danielle (elleinadspir)February 23, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Beautiful to look at....from the ground!

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  5. pve designFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    up up and away!
    pve

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  6. BrandiFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I usually a wee bit afraid of heights, but I definitely would want to go up in a hot air balloon. There's a big festival down here in the Del Mar area every summer too. Maybe I'll finally get to go.

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  7. RandiFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    There is a hot air balloon festival that I am dying to attend. I like to think I would go up, but because of my drastic fear of heights, I am not so sure. These photographs are lovely!
    XoXo

    wildmagnolia9.blogspot.com

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  8. Melanie's RandomnessFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I definitely one day want to see the hot air balloon festival!! Must be awesome! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  9. kaseyFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    send me up....with a glass of champagne.

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  10. Estelle HayesFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    These images are absolutely breathtaking. Love the "idea" and imagery of hot air balloons but I'm not sure if I could ever get myself in one for a ride. They are so pretty to look at though...did you get in one?

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  11. Simply Mel {Reverie}February 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Just to clarify ~ I'm a keep my feet firmly planted kinda gal! Although, my issue with heights is a work in progress. ;)

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  12. A Gift Wrapped LifeFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh, I am going to show this to my husband. He doesn't quite believe me when I say I want to go to France and hot-air ballon. Then again, he didn't believe I would para-sail and I did!. Gorgeous! XO and xo

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  13. à la parisienneFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This was our big splurge on our honeymoon in Napa Valley. I am terrified of heights, but for some reason, I was fascinated with the idea of floating around in a hot-air balloon.
    That bottom image of the balloon filling up reminds me of a shot I took (with a cheap camera) as all of us passengers waited eagerly to get in the "basket."
    I am reliving our honeymoon every time you post about Napa-It's a happy trip down memory lane.

    Mandy

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  14. koraleeFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    So pretty...we once had a balloon like this land on our home!!! It was kinda frightening indeed...all turned out well but everytime I see one of these I think of that day. hugs to you.

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  15. ptkateFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I can be a little control freaky, so the idea of going up kind of scares me...but I would like to think I'd overcome it to take advantage of the gorgeous view!

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  16. EricaFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    UP! Without a doubt. So far I've only seen hot air balloons from afar, on the ground. Would LOVE to be in one.

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  17. trayFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    LOVE this pic! This is me!!!!!

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  18. ChristinaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    i'd love to go on a hot air balloon ride sometime in my life but i worry that my fear of heights would get me at the last moment. i'd sure like to try though!

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  19. Simply ColetteMarch 1, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    This is a dream of mine! Would do it in a heartbeat!

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  20. Gigi ThibodeauMarch 2, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Every time I'm in England I dream of taking a balloon ride. They offer them in Bath, and I would love to go, but Mr. Magpie has a few issues with heights. Somehow going up without him seems less fun. I've dragged him to the top of St. Paul's and onto the London Eye, so maybe eventually I'll get him up in a balloon! :)

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  21. PearlMarch 7, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    My Dream to do this...

    ♥
    Pearl

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  22. Laura NelsonMarch 8, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    thank you for the sweet comment! I adore your blog :) & I am thinking I want to go hot air ballooning now in a bright colored balloon! xoxo

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