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Autumn Balloon Adventure - continued

Lunch at the Waterfalls

Next morning it was gloomy and overcast as Avery, Emily and the dragons headed north again.
​Around midday they came across a huge waterfall...
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They circled around a few times in order to get a really good look....
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Winston suggested that it was a great place to stop for lunch, so they needed to land the balloon....
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It was such a beautiful, scenic spot to have a meal....
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...and Winston did his best to make everyone's favourites...
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"You make the very best coffee, dear."
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the Far North

The dragons and the twins continued north along the shore of Lake Superior, which is the largest fresh-water lake in the world.
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The twins were starting to get a bit restless, crammed in the balloon basket.
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Saphira suggested they all stop for a rest.
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"I know the perfect spot," said Winston. "It's over that way."
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So they followed him...
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"It's over there...in White River..."
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White River was where Winnie the Pooh came from, and there was a park with a statue of him, and Winston thought the twins would enjoy seeing it.
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Yes, they loved Winnie the Pooh, and posed for a photo with him....
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Camping

The dragons decided to take a break and just relax around the campsite for a few days.
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Winston had his maps out to make plans where to go next.
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"Anyone want to go for a hike in the woods?"
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"We do!!"
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'We do too!"
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"Well, just be careful, and stay together."
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A Hike in the Woods

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Moving On

When the children returned to camp, Winston wanted everyone to pose for a group photo...
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...and then it was time to pack up and move on.
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The balloon basket had magical properties, and was a lot bigger inside than it looked. 
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All their toys, food, and camping gear fit nicely inside...
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"I think we are almost ready to move on..."
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Saphira to the Rescue

The sky cleared, as they headed south. 
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It was such a lovely day, and the fall colours were spectacular....
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Emily wanted to show her Teddy...
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"Look how beautiful it is here!"
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Suddenly there was a strong gust of wind, and Emily lost hold of her bear....
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She and Avery watched him fall...
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"Teddy!!"
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And he landed on the ground far below....
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"He's way down there!"
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Saphira had seen Teddy fall, and swooped down to pick him up.  "Here you go."
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Emily hugged her bear....
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"You better hold onto him a little tighter."
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"And keep him inside the basket."
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Another Burst Balloon

All the unexpected wind gusts that had caused Emily to lose a grip on her Teddy, had caused a strain on the balloon, and it burst.
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Winston was getting concerned.  "There's not many balloons left."
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"No, there's just two more left for the trip home. We are going to have to be extra careful with these."
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"But no one was hurt, and that's the most important thing."
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Then Saphira sent the children off to play, so she and Winston could have some time together, just the two of them...
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"It's been a fun trip, but it's so much busier than when it was just the two of us."
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One Last Sunset

Later that evening after dinner, the tent had been set up, and a new balloon blown up.
​and everyone gathered to watch the sun set one last time.
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They all agreed it had been a wonderful trip,
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 and they were looking forward to going back home tomorrow....
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"Good night, everyone!"
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