Anyone done a hot air balloon ride?

[Not Andy Naylor]

I can only echo what's been said. The weather has to be right, and it can mean an early start, but it's worth it. We went with the British School of ballooning from Hickstead, we helped set the balloon up, and took off at around 7am. We went eastwards between Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath and landed in a field somewhere beyond Sheffield Park. The quietness compared to being in a plane was the most noticeable thing. A unique experience and one I plan to repeat as soon as possible.

 

[symyjym]

Took off from Hickstead Hotel and you get involved in getting the balloon inflated.

Good to see that being full of hot air was handy for you that day.