International Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2017

DAY 1  ARRIVAL

We arrived at the Monico International group site on the gounds adjoining the launch field.  11,000 RVs are here and parking for the second half of the Festival festivities. 

Oops, photo bomb jumping out of a balloon basket. Jason, the pilot and owner of Spirit of 76, stands in background.

Jason's Spirit of 76 has liftoff.

Bill enjoys a photo opt with Jason, following a very interesting "how to, why, etc." of ballooning.

 The Monaco International RV gang.  All 164 of them in 80 rigs.

A delicious Rudy's BBQ dinner provided by the club.  RVers sure like to eat.

Looking forward to tomorrow's  Dawn Patrol and Morning Ascension.   Perfect weather.  Being almost on the launch field, with our field passes, we just walk 1 minute and we're in.  

Tomorrow, more great pics.

Come on back.

Susan