Those of you who know me know that I am NOT a morning person…AT ALL! Only two things can get me out of bed before dawn…Jesus (Easter Sunrise Service) and the International Balloon Fiesta held in Albuquerque, NM every October.
We arrived early to watch the “Dawn Patrol” but because the winds were blowing north and the few landing areas in that direction are difficult to find in the dark, they remained tethered, did a mini “glow” show and then finally lifted off right before dawn.
We ate breakfast burritos as the sun rose over the mountain and the field exploded with inflating balloons. It was amazing when they all filled the sky!
This was a fun year to go to the Balloon Fiesta. Jamie was old enough to appreciate the colors and shapes of the different balloons. We also met up with some Alamosa friends which gave Jamie some little people to hang out with. (We each knew that the other was going to the Balloon Fiesta but figured there would be too many people to try to meet at a specific time & place. So, we walked in the south gate and they walked in at the park and ride gate and we walked right into each other! We truly could NOT have planned it any better!)
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