I was fortunate to have an adventure yesterday with this company. I travel a great deal and was struck by the genuine warmth I experienced with everyone I encountered from this company. I called just 24 hours before to book and had a lovely conversation with the female booking agent.
The next morning, Kyle (another pilot) picked me up from my hotel and off we went. He was warm, intelligent and engaging...putting my nerves at ease quite effortlessly. I had never taken a hot air ballon ride before and his patience answering questions helped immeasurably.
We picked up another few passengers and off we went to the site. There we met more passengers and Tommy our pilot.
I will say it was absolutely lovely, not bumpy, windy hot or cold. In fact if I hadn't looked over the chest high basket we stood in, I could have sworn we were still on the ground. We gently floated up high...reaching 7000 ft at one point. The scenery was beautiful. Tommy was an excellent pilot.
My recommendation to other passengers would be try not to stand too close to the centre. As Tommy our pilot said "there's a reason they call it hot air ballooning", the fire was quite intense. I had been warned not to wear a tank top but even so my neck was hot each time it was fired up. Dress in a tshirt!
After our flight we had a picnic breakfast that was nice and a chance to talk to others on our trip. A drive back to my hotel with Kyle reinforced my desire to come back with my husband and kids the next time we visit. He is a great ambassador for ballooning and the company for sure. All in all, a wonderful time. Very glad to have done it.
Одговор домаћина
Jul 2017
NFGal,
After all your wonderful words, thank you seems not quite adequate. We are so glad you decided to come out and fly with us as a woman visiting the city alone. It's always nice to hear such kind words about our Crew and Pilots and reservation team as well. We can't wait to have you come back with your family.
Also, we have picture up on SmugMug of your flight and others. Might even find a picture or two of you.
Thank you so much.