Most unexpected wedding gift that me and Eva got was a trip on a hot air balloon. This trip was a nice experience. Most thrilling moments were those when we bumped into fur tree to pick some cones and chestnut tree to pick some chestnuts. Otherwise the trip was rather calm and we nicely flow right above treetops, some meters from river and more than 1000 meters above ground. Speed record high above was more than 40 km/h. Rather nice speed for a balloon. This trip lasted for about an hour and it was rather dark - because the couple that had to fly with the other balloon that you can see on pictures was late for an hour. Close to sunset this hour makes VERY significant difference.
So would I suggest ballooning to you? I'd think that taking longer trip would be rather amazing experience. Otherwise there are million other amazing things that can be done, including parachuting. Or hiking. But obviously location, time and weather can make all difference and we did not have too much luck here.
More pictures: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/2326040
