Saturday, October 15, 2022

Albuquerque and Santa Fe # 1, New Mexico

 

Albuquerque and Santa Fe # 1

             In 2020 we were scheduled to attend the festival. It was cancelled 
             due to Covid. 
             Now, after many months of planning, rain was expected!

                                      Looking forward to flying.

      Our Chicago friends, Lynn and Artie, meet us in Albuquerque.

                                     Many activities: Chainsaw art.

             Plaques behind us represent donations and memorials





  Sky diving.

                                          

                           Star War characters entertain spectators.

                             Our friend, Artie, enjoying the moment!

                            Rain is coming! Show may be cancelled!

                                            Drone light show.


                                    Plenty of tourist items to buy.

                                   Always at these event, unhealthy food to eat. 


              Planes fly in formation. Radio & TV stations cover event.

                                 Show is cancelled due to rain. 
               Balloon pilots fire up the burners: “Candlelight show.”

                                 Mariachis entertain spectators
        We'll try again tomorrow. Maybe the "Weather Gods" will be kind!

                             After a great dinner: Enjoying dessert.

                Balloons need to be dried out in indoor facilities



          5:00 AM – Eating breakfast in festival parking lot. Raining!

                        Sad balloon! Lift off cancelled again!

                                Madrid: Old mining town 

                 Balloons not flying – Time to explore other areas

                              Town has lots of character


Most homes are rundown

Longest bar top made from one piece of wood

                                Fun signs throughout town

                          Mine shaft leads to restaurant

One of the best hamburgers, ever!!!

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