When most people think of hot air balloon rallies, they think of the big one in Albuquerque. There are many others around the country, however, that are much smaller and more intimate. We had the pleasure of visiting a rally of 13 balloons in Angel Fire, NM, just about ten miles from our campground at the time. With so few hot air balloon and spectators, we were able to talk with balloon owners and pilots and even help with some of the setup. That day turned out to be spectacular, with some of the bluest clear skies they could hope for. It was an incredibly enjoyable experience. Yes, we could have gone up for a ride in one, but our schedule didn't allow it, so we passed.
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Bob Tyszka
6/9/2020 10:54:17 am
Photography and ballooning is a dangerous combination! I was big in photography and photographed many balloon and aviation events then we got involved in crewing on balloons. Now 28 years later I do more ballooning and less photography. I also know other pilots and crews that got started in ballooning through photography. Should have taken a flight, it really is something to experience. There is just no way to accurately describe it.
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6/9/2020 11:43:53 am
Thanks for the comment! I've briefly visited the Albuquerque Balloon Festival about three years ago and we plan to attend in the next couple of years. Yeah, I wish I would have gone on a ride while we were there...
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