I was wondering if any of you are attending the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta this year. It starts today and the weather isnt supposed to be very good for the starting of it. We are missing it this year still in Pa. with family. southwestjudy
RVDude said
05:23 PM Oct 5, 2008
The first Mass Ascention of 600+ balloons was spectacular (especially the Dawn Patrol) and by evening rain/wind arrived and the evening Glow was cancelled. The Mass Ascention for Sun was also cancelled due to the unusual weather. www.balloonfiesta.com
I am a first timer and it was hands down an event not to be missed. Wow. Friends even drove for 7 hours to base camp with me in my rig currently in Santa Fe and said the trip for them (14 hours in one weekend) was positively worth it.
It is a fantastic sight!
Judy said
06:42 AM Oct 6, 2008
I was glad to read someone made it to the Balloon Fiesta its awesome!! If you want to even have a shot at helping a chase crew sign up for one. it can be work but lots of fun. Some of our friends had their own balloon and we did the Dawn Patrol many times. We also did the rally in Pagosa Springs, Co. one year and White Sands. The colorful balloons on those White Sands are great pixs. southwestjudy
Judy said
06:45 AM Oct 6, 2008
By the way ck RV.Net under (campgrounds) for some pics of an Excel and MH stuck in the mud!! southwestjudy
Luvglass said
07:11 AM Oct 6, 2008
Bad weather seems to haunt these festivals. We crewed at the Red Rock Balloon Festival in Gallup 2 years ago and the first morning it was -7 degrees. It wasn't much fun holding the balloon mouth open with the fan blowing it up I'll tell you.
southwestjudy
I am a first timer and it was hands down an event not to be missed. Wow. Friends even drove for 7 hours to base camp with me in my rig currently in Santa Fe and said the trip for them (14 hours in one weekend) was positively worth it.
It is a fantastic sight!
southwestjudy
southwestjudy