'Solstice' (Latin: 'solstitium') means 'sun-stopping'. The point on the horizon where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after this day. On the solstice, the sun does not rise precisely in the east, but rises to the north of east and sets to the north of west, meaning it's visible in … Continue reading Summer Solstice
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Arizona Balloon Classic – Part 2
I had a great time at the Arizona Balloon Classic that was held at 91st Avenue, or possibly 99th Avenue in Glendale. If you check them out on Facebook I believe their page is in all caps ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC. It appears that the next hot air balloon show 12/18 - 12/20, 2015. I have … Continue reading Arizona Balloon Classic – Part 2
Hot Air Balloons – Part 1
The best way of travel, however, if you aren't in any hurry at all, if you don't care where you are going, if you don't like to use your legs, if you don't want to be annoyed at all by any choice of directions, is in a balloon. In a balloon, you can decide only … Continue reading Hot Air Balloons – Part 1