The Winds of Nazca, Op 159

Scenario:
The very first balloon that we know of was a hot air model invented by Father
Bartolomeu de Gusmão. He created a balloon from a paper envelope with burning
material hanging below it.
On 8 August 1709, Gusmão showed his invention to Portuguese King John V.
Gusmão later ran away to Spain, because he was afraid of people claiming his flying
balloon was the result of black magic.
He had heard stories, it is alleged, that Incas constructing the characters at Maccu Piccu
and using hot air balloons ridden by people who would signal directions from
100 feet above the ground.... The balloons were made of alpaca skins...
Music quotes (sort-of) Inca folk music