On Top of the World

Yes, that's a person standing on top of an inflated hot air balloon. The guy was kind of strapped down to a platform on the top of the balloon as it inflated. After it was fully inflated, he unhooked himself, stood up and waved the American flag to a cheering crowd. I can't say I envy the guy... it seems like a kind of scary place to be. Standing overtop of a flame being held up by hot air? I'd rather be taking pictures of it. Needless to say... this was another balloon that never lifted off. He strapped himself back to the platform while it deflated to get back down.