Grandmas and a hot air balloon – level 3

Grandmas and a hot air balloon

21-05-2014 15:00

Daredevil grandmas An and Ria have achieved their dream of taking on their first ever hot air balloon ride.

Despite being scared they might have been too heavy for the basket, the Dutch grandmothers said the experience made them feel 10 years younger. And after threatening to speak to the pilot over fears her hair might catch fire, An soon relaxed and enjoyed the view.

But when it came to landing, it wasn’t quite the smooth ride that they were expecting.

Difficult words: daredevil (somebody who likes to do dangerous things).

Source: www.itn.co.uk

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