tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post145200723241473013..comments2024-03-17T05:10:48.215+08:00Comments on Ramble and Wander: Egypt: Day 4 - Riding on a Hot Air Balloon in LuxorRamble and Wanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-5993551620847473902016-02-16T23:49:42.935+08:002016-02-16T23:49:42.935+08:00Loved the post! I enjoy hot air balloon rides, how...Loved the post! I enjoy hot air balloon rides, however, I haven't taken one outside the US. I have this bookmarks for use later! Thanks for a great post and inspiration!Joeographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025563448321150105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-14137241294461418372016-02-16T23:38:59.775+08:002016-02-16T23:38:59.775+08:00Hi! If you haven't, then you should really go ...Hi! If you haven't, then you should really go to Egypt at least once! I didn't think I'd go there but my friend (JC above, asked if I'd like to join him), and I thought, why not? Turned out I just loved it there!<br />:)Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-26682921430176304152016-02-16T23:36:24.044+08:002016-02-16T23:36:24.044+08:00Hi Mags!
Indeed it was, to us. We were rather luc...Hi Mags! <br />Indeed it was, to us. We were rather lucky to be standing on the shadow side rather than facing the morning sun.<br />:)Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-42528170899581623602016-02-16T23:34:47.986+08:002016-02-16T23:34:47.986+08:00I myself was surprised because I didn't feel w...I myself was surprised because I didn't feel worried at all whilst up in the air. It's probably because of the view that took my breath away, and my mind off the fear. And I thought it's kind of funny I actually wanted it to go higher and already wishing to go on another ride soon after we landed. <br /><br />Give it a shot! You never know, you might just like it!<br />:)Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-48189714609789141052016-02-16T10:59:56.752+08:002016-02-16T10:59:56.752+08:00Ever since I was a teen I was in love with Egypt. ...Ever since I was a teen I was in love with Egypt. Something about the pharaohs, writing on the wall, the Sphinx and pyramids. This post reminds me balloon riding over Cappadocia in Turkey. Great post!alleyne & temushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564681282534890175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-4847953327272763672016-02-15T23:14:10.457+08:002016-02-15T23:14:10.457+08:00Thanks, Melanie! Yes, usually people only talk abo...Thanks, Melanie! Yes, usually people only talk about hot air balloons either in Cappadocia in Turkey or Bagan in Myanmar. In both cases, their landscape, while beautiful too, remain pretty much the same during the ride. That's why I thought this one is a pretty unique ride.<br /><br />Ooh diving is something that I haven't got the guts to try yet although I've always been tempted by beautiful underwater photos taken by friends who do dive, heh!<br />:)Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-70407616135257622842016-02-15T10:46:52.421+08:002016-02-15T10:46:52.421+08:00Hi Noel,
Very true. I didn't notice much of th...Hi Noel,<br />Very true. I didn't notice much of the cornfield the day before when we went to Valley of the Kings so I was very surprised at how green it was in some parts of the West Bank. Seeing some of the temples from above without having to pay their entrance fee was quite cool too, LOL!<br />:)Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-66585078734187757162016-02-15T10:41:42.878+08:002016-02-15T10:41:42.878+08:00Hi Mark,
Yes, it's definitely something that I...Hi Mark,<br />Yes, it's definitely something that I'd remember for the rest of my life. If you're into old temples and ruins, you just can't go wrong with Egypt.<br />:) Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-50615482000313360482016-02-15T10:39:11.861+08:002016-02-15T10:39:11.861+08:00Hi Carmen,
It's definitely one of the more mem...Hi Carmen,<br />It's definitely one of the more memorable "adventures" that we had whilst in Egypt!<br />:)Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-31612718465913878142016-02-15T10:10:17.405+08:002016-02-15T10:10:17.405+08:00What an amazing experience! I would LOVE to go to ...What an amazing experience! I would LOVE to go to Egypt. The shots you got where you can see the shadow of the balloon are incredible.Magshttp://www.magsonthemove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-39317350206416279932016-02-15T06:10:46.825+08:002016-02-15T06:10:46.825+08:00Thank you so much for sharing your fears!! That...Thank you so much for sharing your fears!! That's exactly what keeps me a little afraid of going up a hot air balloon...what if I need to pee? The take-off and landing! So happy to read the ride was smooth and that you actually had fun! Thanks for the courage booster. Love the amazing pictures from the top! Still can't believe you landed on the truck!!Authentic Food Questhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290699983800926069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-5857045828434868982016-02-15T05:23:47.916+08:002016-02-15T05:23:47.916+08:00That's a great post! Finally something else th...That's a great post! Finally something else than Cappadocia and it looks beautiful. I can imagine you were first scared. I was scared to dive to 30 m and to a wreck but at the same time I was so excited. I never regret I did it. Diving is so beautiful. I am still always a bit nervous but that's just part of the game. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551536878856937229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-19892997839666862802016-02-15T02:46:28.471+08:002016-02-15T02:46:28.471+08:00There's nothing like seeing things differently...There's nothing like seeing things differently from above, it is so unique and fun to get another look at things that you typically would not notice from the ground, nice photos.Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-35963591333308054002016-02-15T02:39:28.657+08:002016-02-15T02:39:28.657+08:00Definitely a unique view of Egypt! The pictures yo...Definitely a unique view of Egypt! The pictures you have here are absolutely incredible, and the whole adventure sounds very exciting.Carmenhttp://carmensluxurytravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-68760753253450314412016-02-15T02:37:09.696+08:002016-02-15T02:37:09.696+08:00what an experience this must have been. Just going...what an experience this must have been. Just going to Egypt would be a great experience but i am sure hot air ballooning you will remember for ever. i so want to go to Egypt and see the old temples and ruins its a major bucketlist destination for meAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551182467140870104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-87818044258157491892016-02-15T02:10:04.475+08:002016-02-15T02:10:04.475+08:00Ooh! If you're doing it in Bagan, it's bea...Ooh! If you're doing it in Bagan, it's beautiful too! I've been there but didn't get to do the hot air balloon ride because of time constraint so only managed to catch the sunset there.<br /><br />Swimming with sharks?? Nice! I wouldn't need to think about it, as I know I wouldn't do it, lol!Ramble and Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-2337222071310969982016-02-14T17:42:14.740+08:002016-02-14T17:42:14.740+08:00The scenery is beautiful - you are right, all of t...The scenery is beautiful - you are right, all of the different landscapes are very unique. I have never been in a hot air balloon before, hopefully saving it for a ride in Myanmar later this year. My biggest fear conquering experience was swimming with sharks in Belize!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934923482604694578noreply@blogger.com