Balloon Race- Foley AL

Business in Mobile. Day 20, 21, & 22. One last road trip.

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July 9th 2010
Oh, Boy, it's a Balloon Parade.Sunday, June 20. I get up at 4 AM and head bout 30 miles south to Foley for a hot air balloon festival. I'm not sure what to expect, but hope it will be beautiful. I am not disappointed. Balloons of every color float overhead, quiet save for the occasional whoosh as jets of flame heat the air in the balloons giving them lift. I love it when they glide ri ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more