Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Here is a picture of the "Southern Cross". This is the balloon maned by our new friends from New Zealand. Very exciting to be a part of this adventure. Last we heard they were considering purchasing a new balloon but not sure if that has come to pass. In any event, we are hoping to catch up with them another time.

Sad news that there was a fatality at the fiesta this year. No body we knew but unfortunately there are times when the wind conditions are just a little more than even good experienced pilots get caught up in. All okay in our crew thus far.

Because we had spent 9 days at the fiesta in 2001 didn't think we would want to spend that much time so had reservations and other plans and left fiesta after only 3 days. Guess we'll just have to learn to be more flexible... on the other hand it did take us a few days to get our energy back after the very early mornings and running around we did while in Albuquerque. Too much fun for these old bones.