October 13th – Albuquerque NM

October 13th – Albuquerque  NM                                                            Weather –Clear , 6 C

Total Kilometers this trip – 5082.6                                                           Kilometers today –  0

A very beautiful day today.  Again we were up early to watch the balloons rise up into the sky. Even though this is the second time we saw the balloons reach for the sky, it is an awesome site to see.  There were some balloons which flew this time which did not make it up on the 11^th.

Once the balloons have reached the sky, and flown away, the vendors do a brisk business.  All along the field there are vendors of all sorts, play areas for the kids and teens alike, food vendors, official vendors of souveniers for the Balloon fest, plus at the end of the field there were the chainsaw carvers.  They each did timed carvings and were judged, the pieces then were auctioned off and proceeds to the Balloon fest committee.

 

One thing which I have not mentioned was the wonderful time that we had with all of the others in our group.  The meals were exceptional, the hospitality was tremendous, friendship was outstanding, and much thanks to our 4 organizers – Fred, Rick, John and Curt.

As always, there were things that some BBer’s required help with, these wonderful machines are always in need of some type of repair, fridges not working, electrical problems, and numerous other small and some not so small problems.

Special Person – My third grandchild – Jake – what a strapping lovely young lad he has become.  He turned 16 this year, yet he continues to be helpful and charming .