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Back on terra firma, our pilot joined in the you gently back into the loving arms of
traditional toast that dates back to the first Mother Earth,” he said, reciting the balloon-
hot-air balloon flights in the 1780s in France. ist's prayer. “Cheers,” we responded jubi-
The crew popped bottles of Turkish sparkling lantly, clinking glasses.
wine and handed out glasses, along with cer- We were back at our hotel in time for
tificates commemorating our flight. “May the breakfast, awestruck by our experience. It
winds welcome you with softness. May the was a highlight of our three-plus month ad-
sun bless you with its warm hands. And set venture and a perfect ending to this story.
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