SPECIAL EDITION: Up, up and away - in my beautiful balloon!

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Hi everyone - yay - the internet is back!!!!! Lost it for more than 24 hours (the internet, that is - LOL!!!!)

So, while I went on safari yesterday morning - and you got that blog and photos already - Robert went on the hot air balloon ride (which I had done 4 years ago). So, this blog photo content is courtesty of Robert Vaive - one of our Tour Leaders.

I can't add much comment because I wasn't there. Well, I could (because I have a great imagination) - but I won't.

So, all I can say is they were all up at the 'crack of stupid' (one of my favorite expressions), had tea in the lobby and were on their way for a phenomenal adventure. I loved every minute of it when I went - so, live vicariously through Robert for now and enjoy!!!!!

He would love your feedback, I am sure. He has great perspective when taking photos.

Next up - my blog entry for this morning - our visit to the Masai Village. AWESOME!

(P.S. My elephant video clip for YouTube was uploading when we lost the internet yesterday - sorry - it won't be up till I get a faster, more reliable connection.)

Good night, Mom - take care - big hugs!!!!!!

Happy Pat

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Comments

[Donna Clark]

Photos
I am so impressed with the quality of photos you are all taking! I had no idea you would be sooooo close to the animals. Just breathtaking! Worth the price of the trip I suspect!!!

[Jill Harrison]

Well Done Robert!
Great photos! This was one of my favourite experiences of the trip and Pat, I shared it with you in 2006! Just an unbelievable feeling up there. Please tell Gail S. that Nancy and Jill say hello. This must be her 3rd trip at least - lucky lady. Wishing we were there with you again. Jill

[Sharon Dahmer]

Special Edition: up, up and away - in my beautiful balloon
Robert, Great pictures, I can only imagine what it looked like from your prospective. I would love to go back some day to Africa for another photographic safari. Sharon

[Evelyn Black]

African Sunset
This photo is absolutely amazing! Not sure if Robert or Pat took the picture but it captures the beauty of the country you are visiting.

[gerhard sell]

a balloon drive
Nancy and Jim I did it twice over Germany, but over Africa it must be the greatest! Do it! Your travel is phantastic,your blog.writer is very good,a charming lady too!!!.G.

[Joan Heels]

Great Blog!
Thanks so much, Pat, for blogging! I'm living precariously through you and the 2012 World Group. All the shots have been fantastic. Say 'Hello' to those I know from the previous trips, and 'Hi, Ben'. 'Hello' also to Matt, who keeps the plane up to snuff. Hugs to all those that I know, and even the ones I don't know.

[Joan Heels]

Great Blog!
Thanks so much, Pat, for blogging! I'm living precariously through you and the 2012 World Group. All the shots have been fantastic. Say 'Hello' to those I know from the previous trips, and 'Hi, Ben'. 'Hello' also to Matt, who keeps the plane up to snuff. Hugs to all those that I know, and even the ones I don't know.

[Pearl Ings]

Hot air balloon pics are FABULOUS!!
I love all the scenery and beautiful animals of Africa. You guys are blessed to have this experience and we are privilaged to have Pat bring us along on this adventure....

[Lorraine]

Safari
Great photos

[Festus]

how do i join you
Hi woe love the adventure just wondering how i can join in and be apart of this call or email back at [e-mail]