Hey Travel Lover,
Michael Jordan once said, "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." So, spill the beans – are you the architect of your adventures or just an audience member in the theater of life?
Picture this: My lifelong affair with hot air balloons would finally have its moment in the sun during my 2022 Turkish escapade, or so I thought. Maybe not just yet. Fast forward to 2023, and Egypt beckoned with its own airborne spectacle in Luxor. The joy was palpable, and Luxor secured its spot on my travel card.
Now, let's talk about a little scheduling snafu. The organizers asked if I'd switch my balloon departure time from a sleep-inducing 4:30 am to a more reasonable 6:30 am. My response? A resounding "No." The beautiful Sunrise and I had a date with destiny.
D-day arrived, and at 4:30am sharp, we embarked on our pre-dawn odyssey. Safety briefings was done before we went across the River Nile, and this set the stage for the big reveal – the inflation of our vibrantly chosen balloon. Cue the magic as others soared into the sky while we impatiently waited our turn.
Finally airborne, we discovered the "hot" in hot air balloons – the burner threatening our hair more than a stylist on a bad day🤣. Armed with an extra thick scarf for the cold, I was ready for anything, or so I thought. Later, I found out that it wasn't necessary.
Reality check: We didn't ascend as high as planned, missed some sights, and the landing? Let's just say it wasn't as dramatic as I expected.
But here's the plot twist – despite the hiccups, ticking off this experience was a major highlight of the year. Next on the agenda? Try out a similar experience at another location so I can compare notes.
So, Travel Lover, are you dreaming, wishing, or out there making your travel tales happen? Is Egypt and a hot air balloon ride on your bucket list? Stay tuned for more tales from the trail!
Till Next Week
Live, Love, Laugh
Ajalaress ✈️
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It is so nice to float in the air in a balloon looking down at God’s creation and happily appreciating nature and His good plan for humanity but I would to be scared to be in one. Kudos for your adventurous move
Absolutely thrilled by your hot air balloon adventures in Egypt! Sticking to that 4:30 am slot in Luxor? Absolutely legendary! 🙌👌
It's clear you're not just living life, but seizing it with both hands. Your humor, especially the hair-stylist quip, had me in stitches, cos some stylists when they get a hold of your edges for braids, you are on your own😂
Can't wait to hear more about your future escapades. Keep inspiring us to chase our own adventures. Here's to more sunrises and skies conquered!☀️