Angie and Shelly are back with the second half of their Napa adventure. This time, it’s personal. We’re talking balloon launches with no doors, near-death descent moments, beauty in the clouds, allergic reactions mid-salad, a hot dog that deserves its own documentary, and the sweet surprises of planning less and living more.

🎂 Turning 60 in the Sky – Shelly’s hot air balloon birthday ride: majestic, terrifying, slightly inappropriate

🧍‍♀️ No Door, No Dignity – How climbing in and out of a 4-foot wicker basket became the day’s greatest athletic feat

😬 Mid-Air Percolation Panic – The unspeakable fear of letting one rip at 3,000 feet. You’re welcome for the visual

🍷 Beautiful Balloon Views + Controlled Crashes – Nature’s magic meets “luck is on our side”

🚨 Allergic Reactions & Emergency Benadryl – When your salad fights back but the wine must go on

🌭 The Legendary Gas Station Hot Dog – Voted best in the county for a reason. Kobe beef, bakery-fresh bun, and pure bliss

💄 Lipstick + Leo Vibes – Custom colors, birthday glam, and names like “Don’t Cage the Lion”

🍔 Gott’s Burgers & Unexpected Bliss – Because the best days mix classy wine with a greasy cheeseburger

💬 Why Loosely Planned Trips Are the Best – The magic of letting moments unfold, listening to locals, and not needing every hour filled

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