we lived in colorado springs for 5 years. and every one of those 5 years we headed out to the annual colorado balloon classic to see the balloon glow. and not one of those years did we actually get to see a glow, each and every time we saw what they called a flame. which means they lit the fires but didn’t have the balloons up. and it wasn’t enough to keep the kids interested. but this year in chiang mai we saw this…
and this…
and this…
and we got to do this*… (since it was dusk, the lighting inside the hot air balloon wasn’t all that great making it somewhat difficult to see that we are standing inside the balloon as they fill it with air)
and this*…
and i found the van of my dreams…
and if you can’t make out just what makes it all that, look at this…
do i really need room for the kids?
earlier in the evening there were hangliders – but they weren’t really hangliders they were something else, i just don’t remember what it was they called themselves…
and just so you don’t think it was all fun and games, we also were witness to this…
i have no idea what he is doing or why he is doing it, but i do know this clown will not be at any of my kiddos birthday parties – well, if any of them were still young enough to want a clown at their birthday party.
and you may have noticed c13 was conspicuously absent from the days activities. he was off at a birthday party – social butterfly that he is.
*the lovely couple who took our picture in the balloon and then let the kids hang out in the basket for a bit were from england. most of these balloons came from bristol, england. they sent the balloons and the baskets by ship in december preparing for a valentine’s event – which is when the international festival was originally to be held. the festival was postponed because of a 100 day mourning period due to the death of the king’s sister.
That looks like lots of fun! To bad c13 missed it. missing you guys
Cool! Balloon glows are always neat fun. I like that van….would they accept your kids as a trade, then no room doesn’t have to be a problem? xxxx
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Those are cool photos, looks like sooo much fun!
Love your blog
Wow! That looked mondo cool! You took great pictures.
I want one of those vans too. Do you think you get them with the “guy to make your coffee” option?
wow that looks like a fun day out. You’d put Starbucks out of business with a van like that here.
you are such the world traveler guru now!!! ;^) Wow! I’ve been to Bristol, it’s around the corner from where we go. We FINALLY booked our tickets to England and we have to go this year. Can’t get out of this one. You know, I have seen the balloon glow here in COS everytime we went, except when I went with you. ;^) take good care.
btw, you still look american. miss you all!
Too bad I wasn’t there when Sat.. The kids must have been nice and warm sitting in that basket !!
Looks like the baloon festival was a lot of fun. That guy/clown with the balloon is distrubing.
I am so glad you had a wonderful time. I can only say that as one of the balloonists the Thai people offered us great kindness and hospitality. Its a place i’ll never forget flying in and the people are so friendly. I would certainly recommend a holiday to thailand for everybody i meet.
The event will be held again next year for wedding parties. So book your flight for around the 14th of february.
Barry
barry, i am so happy to hear that this event will be held again next year! something to look forward to! tm
Oh Thansk for the photo of my balloon. You have got the best one from the event so far.
Tedy’s – forever friends
my daughter was enamored with your balloon!