What is it about hot air balloons that is so intriguing?
Yesterday evening I decided to partake in yet another free opportunity in the area: The Abilene Balloon Fest.
I got there early with intentions of watching the balloons fly, but wind--which is typical to the area--put a kibosh on that activity. Instead, I got to look on as these monstrosities were set up for the sunset festivities: the balloon glow.
As the west Texas sun set below the
horizon, the flames started glowing.
Teamwork was key to getting the balloons in perfect order.
And with the final departure of the sun came the real beauty of the festivities.
It is neat to realize that something as simple as a lit-up balloon can draw such a crowd and make so many people smile. If only the masses were happy with the simple things in life on a daily basis.
It was really relaxing to watch as these monsters came to life before my eyes; To see them light up the still darkness and bring warmth to the cool air. Somehow hot air balloons are inspiring...
Is it that childhood dream we all hold of being lifted away, into the clouds, by a bundle of multi-colored balloons?
Man's desire to fly... to escape the constraints of solid ground?
Or just the sheer beauty of seeing a piece of art floating above us?
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