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experience
practical contact with and observation of facts or events
A few years ago My Good Wife decided that we would
take a Hot Air Balloon ride over Melbourne
to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
It did eventuate on our second try….the first time
being cancelled at 0345 the morning of the event
due to higher than wanted winds.
Ever since with the exception of COVID years,
it has been a wedding anniversary experience
Earlier this year our experience was a day trip to
Craigs Hut which was featured
in the 1980-81 movie
The Man From Snowy River
starring
Tom Burlinson and Kirk Douglas
At 1450 m (4757 feet) above sea level, even in early April
warm clothing was a must.
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I loved that film so very much. 🙂 ❤ Thanks so much for the reminder of it.
I have yet to fly in a hot air balloon. But I now have a very good friend in Albuquerque, NM, which hosts one of the world's biggest festivals, and she has a standing invitation to come anytime. So, perhaps some day soon?
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As long as it stays aloft it is a fantastic experience 😊 I have heard of the Albuquerque festival, but as far as I know there is nothing like it in Australia
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My Albuquerque friend explained that the unique thing there is under the right conditions a box-like air current forms so ballooners can take off and land in the same place. Which would be really cool.
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That would be fantastic
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