When the newspaper started reporting that the admission to ride the balloon at the Great Park would soon be $10, I knew we had to go as a family while it was still free, stat. I guess there were also rumors of a price increase the last time we went, but this time it is no joke. We attempted to go last week during the farmer’s market, but that was an utter failure–too hot, too crowded, the market was too far to walk to the balloon, not to mention that the balloon’s reservations were booked through the evening. So, we decided to go first thing this morning, 9:00 a.m., and it was a success!
While we waited for our buzzer to buzz, we rode the carousel a couple of times. I like how there is a picture of the great balloon on the carousel.
The kids love all of the big open space. We also brought their bikes so they could ride around.
D’s shoes matched the ground of the waiting area.
Our turn!
We were able to go up the maximum 400 feet this time.
After the balloon ride, the kids rode their bikes and we played with n’s stomp rocket. Then I tried to take some “mid-air” shots of the kids.
Afterward we stopped by the Spectrum.
