We went 30 miles southeast of Montreal to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to see the "Montgolfieres." "Montgolfiere" is the French word for Hot Air Balloon. It is named after the Montgolfier brothers of France who are credited with having invented the first "airship" in the late 1700's. It is approximately 3,000 miles from Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno where the Great Reno Balloon Race is held. Regardless, I felt the same excitement at seeing the balloons inflate and launched. A favorite balloon was in the form of Darth Vader. It was launched to the theme of The Empire Strikes Back. Stirring like an anthem!
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