A hot-air balloon in the shape of a cow rises in the air above the western Swiss village of Chateau d'Oex, January 24, 2004. Chateau d'Oex is celebrating its 26th annual alpine hot-air balloon festival this weekend.  [Reuters]

A giant hot air balloon of Van Gogh's face flies behind a swiss chalet in the ski resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday Jan. 24, 2004, during the opening day of the 26th International Hot Air Balloon week. More than 130 balloons from 20 countries are taking part in the event.  [AP]

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