Twalla, If you ever have the opportunity to go up in one. I would definitely suggest it. I have been several times ( living in the wine country) It is the most peacefully feeling. Floating along
. And early in the am it is crisp and quiet.
If you ever come to California we have a balloon festival every year in September up in Windsor, not too far from me.
I see them all the time while I am on my way to work, just floating along. You have to be careful here with all the traffic, accidents have happened. I hope everyone gets to go up someday.