We started out by getting up super early...we got to the hot air balloon line at 6:15 am--they were offering FREE (tethered) rides.
We stood in line for 2 hours--almost got to the front--and then we were told that they wouldn't get to us. So we wandered off to see what else we could do. Then they kept the balloons going until the FOUR groups after us got on. I was quite upset and tired and ornery by then. Good thing the girls were more easy to appease. Someone was handing out free balloons and they were happy. It took me a bit longer to get over it... At least we all got a nap when we got home!
We later went swimming, played games, and went to watch the fireworks from a distant park. Sad that we didn't have a parade. Oh, and apparently here, a "pancake breakfast" is just that--pancakes. We ended up paying $3 per person for 2 pancakes and a drink--I miss the good old hometown breakfasts and parades!  |
