Balloons in the sky

On we move to this month's new theme.
To push myself a little, I have decided to choose something a little out of the norm for me to illustrate. Its the theme of transportation! :P This theme will run from now till the end of the month and its going to be an interesting one. wink*

As a start, I've worked up some cute patterns of hot air balloons.
This old fashioned mode of transportation is something I shall definitely want to try in the future. (Tis an oxymoronic sentence!) Even standing in a basket tethered to the ground, floating that way is good enough for me. Being or flying in one is part of my must do list before I depart from our earthly plains for good.

How thrilling it must be! Has anyone ever had the chance to be in one or even better, traveled in one before? Oh, please do share :) Are there any do's or don'ts a newbie should know of?


Hot air balloons (original)
Floating way above, brightly colored hot air balloons decorate the sky



Hot air balloons (green)
Floating way above, earthy-toned hot air balloons decorate the sky



Hot air balloons (purple)
Floating way above, pastel-hued hot air balloons decorate the sky