The adventure assumes a completely new meaning as the multicolored hot-air balloon floats peacefully over the woodland.

A few peacocks take flight right beneath the balloon’s basket after being startled by the sound of a rapid burst of gas keeping the balloon aloft. Their absurdly long, iridescent blue and emerald tail feathers are trailing behind them like a surreal jet stream. The tiny herd of elephants continues to munch, utterly unperturbed by this overhead intrusion, as a few deer hurriedly scurry across a clearing below.

One of the strangest and most serene flight experiences involves wind-driven balloons. One may calm down to take in the splendor of the vibrant earth below after the initial adrenaline surge of takeoff.

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