Up up and away!

Despite the time change it was still very hard to get up and be ready to go by 5:45 AM.

I was so nervous because this is one of my biggest fears.

If these guys hadn't been so excited about it I'm sure I would've backed out

Our balloon was the first one in the air. Our pilot said it was a perfect day for flying.

He was such a great pilot he even did something called the splash and go. That is when he landed for just a moment on top of a lake and then lift it back up in the air again and continue to fly. He said it was the best day for flying he had seen in months. 

After the balloon ride we had a delicious breakfast and then packed up our bags and headed to the city of Calistoga. We are going to stay one night here. We are staying at a cool resort that has a Hot Spring geyser on the property. The geyser heats the pool which is 100°. The kids love it because the air is cold and the water is hot.

Here is the geysers  Water comes out of the ground at 230°F they have to cool the water down before they put it in the pool

Can you see the older boys on top of the hill? Pizza to go for dinner tonight