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Balloon rides a quite quiet, except for when the burners are going - then it is quite noisy. However, the noise is preferred to hitting the trees.
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Balloon rides a quite quiet, except for when the burners are going - then it is quite noisy. However, the noise is preferred to hitting the trees.

  • And, we're good. The cage is now upright as well. (You did notice that is was on its side before, right?)
  • We have lift off!
  • Happy people in the balloon basket.
  • Very quiet and peaceful (when the burners weren't going).
  • Panorama of Chenonceaux with Chenonceau in the background.
  • Only picture of all 3 balloons in the air at once.
  • Reflections in the Cher River.
  • Looking down and up at the same time.
  • Balloon rides a quite quiet, except for when the burners are going - then it is quite noisy. However, the noise is preferred to hitting the trees.
  • We think they might have taken a break to go fishing in the Cher.
  • I hope you can spot at least 2 balloons.
  • Getting ready for the toast.
  • Champaign and orange juice toasts to celebrate the successful landing.
  • The hunting dogs of Cheverny.
  • The Bridal chamber with the 1994 wedding dress of the Marquise de Vibraye.
  • One last look at Château Cheverny.
  • I spy with my little camera someone preparing for a long exposure.
  • Chambord long exposure - northwest side.
  • The southeast side of Chambord in 1979.
  • The southeast side of Chambord in 2017.
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