Oh, how I love the fall! The scent of roasting chile on the cooler air, the turning leaves, balloons dotting the sky... October, especially in New Mexico, really feels like the start of the festive holiday season! And we Burqueños sure know how to start it off with a bang - the International Balloon Fiesta! This year, rather than waking up at an obscene hour to watch a mass ascension, we opted to go to an evening session and watch a glow. We visited when they were launcing the American Challenge Gas Balloon Racers, so we still got to see some balloons go up!
This was Squirt's third visit to the Balloon Fiesta. While her eyes were always just about as big as the balloons she was awed by, this year she really let us know what she thought. She was so excited by everything and chattered away about her favorites (the giant butterfly was, hands down, her favorite). As the balloons began to inflate for the glow, she exclaimed "ooooh! aaaah!" As the sun dipped below the horizon, we walked amongst the towering balloons as they glowed from within. It was magical and, as always, I can't wait for next year!
Her traditional "pin hat" - every serious Fest-goer must have one!
Pouting because she wanted to see the racers right now.
The racers inflating.
Much happier once she got to see the racers inflate.
The racers started launching as the other balloons started to inflate.
The last racer lifted off just as the sun set.
Ooooh!
Aaaah!
Some of the special shapes.
The glow!
Good night, moon.
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