Monday, October 22, 2007

Hot Air Balloon Festival

We went to the Balloon Festival at
Historical Long Branch Manor on Saturday. It was truly a beautiful place.
It is in Blue Ridge Mountain, in "Fox Hunt Country".
Lots of Lords resided there, and George Washington surveyed the property.
If only they could see what's going on there now, they'd be so proud.

A friend of Andrea's brother Dan raced his lawn mower, which was interesting to see.
They called it the Balloon Festival but it was all about the local wines. We got our glasses and tasted wines from all over Virginia.
Andrea and I taking a break with a cigar. It's not lit. Man those things stink!

Beautiful manor where lots of magical weddings happen.


This pic doesn't do the view justice. It was such a nice place with rolling hills.


Sweet rides!
We all had a great time, too bad the hot air balloons couldn't take off 'cos it was too windy.
http://www.historiclongbranch.com/

Stay tuned for more pics of Sunday's Horseback riding adventure...

1 comment:

Cari said...

oh my goodness...i was so happy to see a new post, i think i peed a little...ok, maybe not, but still! so much to say...first off...you're going on such exciting adventures! what unique experiences! i love the hick sink (reminded me of home!), my pumpkin in montreal last year cost $18 (couldn't believe it!) and does it ever get cold where you live now? how is still boiling in october? i have more to say, but it's just too stressful to get it all in, in one comment! must call you soon! look forward to the horseback riding pics!
C.