Stretching and unrolling the balloon before blowing hot air into it.
Dick Hawkins at the left along with the paid balloon crew.
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
Up, up and away in our beautiful balloon. Suncoast Hotel is to the right.
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
Golf course below. We feel "on top of the world!"
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
Too close for comfort!
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
Descending a little too quickly.
There is a school yard. Let's go for it!
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
We can clear this school. Please!
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
Our 11-story balloon is safely on the ground.
(Photo courtesy Walt and Mary Lou Norkus)
After reurning to earth, down on our knees for the initiation.
From left: Ann and Art Siebert, Mary Lou and Walt Norkus, Dick and Sadie Hawkins
(Photo with Sadie's camera taken by balloon crew member)
Pins received after balloon ride.