It was a random decision with the attitude of "why not?" since we locals drive up to Napa for food, wine tasting and spa, then do it again..... and again..... and again..... We were driven out to Winters / Yolo County because it was too foggy in Napa Valley (the announcement of location change was made when we arrived and they offered to refund if we weren't happy. No one backed out!)
We had so much fun and it was a fabulous experience! Bob the pilot was so insanely talented and entertaining - time up in the air just blew by in surreal quiet altho we were up (to) 1135 feet. He made it even more memorable by splashing into the Creek of water, literally landing us as if we were a boat - twice!
There was a proposal on a private balloon (we all cheered into the radio~) and we dashed back to get hot breakfast, coffee and mimosa. I'm afraid of height and decided to wing it and thank god I did - if I can do it, anyone can!