# @uva on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXxabqJR1t
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31816693-uva-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5f47d1f374.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-06-26T16:54:37.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** University of Virginia (@uva) — https://gondola.cc/uva

## Caption

Up, up and away…
Over our beautiful VA… 🎈

Mandy Baskin, a 2004 UVA graduate, piloted hot air balloons to fund her education. She began her ballooning journey at 19, eventually establishing her own company, @monticellocountryballooning, in Albemarle County, Virginia. After working as a nurse for several years, she transitioned to ballooning full time in 2020. With over 2,500 flights to her credit, she continues to share her passion with others.

🎈 Read more about Baskin's journey at the link in our bio. #UVAAlumni

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- **Views:** 324
- **Likes:** 1,156
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- **Comments:** 13

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