Dream Trip 2008: February

Great Travel Moment

An old lady on the street told me the best way to see the Loire Valley in France was by hot air balloon. The peacefulness of floating along in the sky was like nothing else and from our vantage point the newly cut fields looked like an intricately sewn quilt. I still remember the contrast and drama of the dueling colors.The old lady in the street was right; it was the best way to see Blois, but what she forgot to mention was the landing. As we were dragged sideways through the newly cut fields I remember the terror on all the crickets' faces as they desperately tried to jump out of the way of our capsized balloon and savoring the glass of champagne we used to celebrate our survival.