Esther's photos with the keyword: arial

Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again. The Boston Public Garden was dedicated in 1837 as the first public garden in the United States. The Sunday Challenge: Looking Down ABalloon Ride Sept.2006 001

Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Boston Common was constructed between 1874 and 1877 to commemorate the Civil War dead. It is located on Flag Staff Hill and is 126 feet tall. The shallow water near it is known as the Frog Pond and is a favorite in the summer for wading and in the winter for ice skating. Not the Sunday Challenge: Looking Down ABalloon Ride Sept.2006 003

Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again. ABalloon Ride Sept.2006 011

The "new" Massachusetts Statehouse which remains in use today was built in 1789. Its dome is made out of copper and is covered in 24 karat gold leaf. Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again. ABalloon Ride Sept.2006 012

Mt. Everest, at 8,850 m (29,035 ft) above sea level, is the tallest mountain in the world. It is part of the Himalaya mountain chain. This was photographed from a vibrating plane's window. ODT: Adventure AIMG_0435

Flying is certainly easier than climbing the Himalaya mountains AIMG_0433

Flying to Lhasa, Tibet AChina.07 906