October 10, 2023 – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
When I read that the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta began yesterday, October 3, memories of my experience at the Fiesta three years ago came flooding back.
Tuesday, October 10 was the first of three incredible days at the Fiesta. There was a lot of activity on the field as the pilots and crews prepared their balloons for launch. The sky was filled with hot air balloons of all shapes, sizes and colors.
My brother volunteers as a launch director every year. They are called Zebras because of their black and white striped shirts. Their job is to make sure the balloons take off safely. I tried to keep up with him as he ran around the field giving the pilots the go ahead to launch their balloon.
I was exhausted and my feet hurt at the end of each day of the Fiesta but it was an experience I will never forget.
Shared with John’s Cellpic Sunday
Pure amazingness! Did you wish you’d been able to go up in one? Great post! pp
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So fantastic an event. Great vivid images, Beth. Awesome share. I love it.
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