So the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta just ended on Sunday, and I went for the first time in many years. Lots of locals skip the 10-day event and just enjoy the balloon sightings all over the city, because getting to the actual event can be a pain (you have to wake up super early, around 3 or 4 am, get bundled up to brave the cold and ( Read more... )

The annual Balloon Fiesta here is almost over. I haven't gone in years (you have to get up super early, it's freezing, and most of the events end up cancelled anyway because of the weather) but it's still amazing to see the skies crowded with balloons. It's so easy to take for granted the tourist attractions that exist where you live, easy to ( Read more... )

( Balloon pictures under here )

I woke up to my dogs going BARK! BARK! BAAAAAAAARK! BARKBARK! (repeated loudly and fervently). Apparently that translates to OMGWTFBBQ, because when I got outside I realized they were freaking out at all the hot-air balloons in the sky. XD There were about four directly over my house! And more nearby! The pink Nelly elephant was one of them. I ( Read more... )