A more modern tale might be that of the Concorde aeroplane, no longer in circulation following a series of fatal accidents in recent years. Whilst evolution suggests that we may be related to our winged friends, man nevertheless has no genetic capability for soaring above the treetops. Instead we must rely on machines and contraptions to help us do so: this is our curse and lesson.
But whilst there have been many failures and setbacks along the road to flight, there have also been some success stories. One of the most charming, and enduring, is that of the hot air balloon. Whilst we may now be many years, and developments, beyond the fictional adventures of Phileas Fogg in Around the World in Eighty Days, you will still see the colourful silken sails of hot air balloons rising into the sky on summer’s days across Britain.
Why not take part in a hot air balloon ride yourself, and test out one of man’s successes in the world of aviation? You can even give it as a gift to friends and family. With Asda Gifts there are plenty of opportunities to make a day of your generosity, with the aforementioned hot air balloon rides and much more. It is a wonderful way to see your local countryside from a completely new perspective: and a long shot safer than taking the Icarus approach and making yourself a pair of waxen wings…
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