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New Mexico October 2008

Howard, Al, Pat and I spent 6 days in New Mexico, from Albuquerque to Taos and a couple places in-between. It was International Balloon Fiesta week, so things were a bit nutty with the traffic, inflated prices, etc. - but the Land of Enchantment enchanted me once again...
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At one point, we went over West Mesa High, where we could see tennis players and ROTC students from our lofty perch!
At one point, we went over West Mesa High, where we could see tennis players and ROTC students from our lofty perch!		 Captain Jay Bird Mason - he was TERRIFIC! I would recommend Private Balloon Flights and Jay to anyone!
Captain Jay "Bird" Mason - he was TERRIFIC! I would recommend "Private Balloon Flights" and Jay to anyone!		 After the ride, we picked up Al and drove the High Road to Taos, visiting the beautiful Sanctuario de Chimayo.
After the ride, we picked up Al and drove the High Road to Taos, visiting the beautiful Sanctuario de Chimayo.		 Howard was glad to see that the chili man he bought from in Chimayo when we last visited was still there!
Howard was glad to see that the chili man he bought from in Chimayo when we last visited was still there!
Mountain scene on the High Road to Taos near Truchas.
Mountain scene on the High Road to Taos near Truchas.		 The town of Truchas, on the High Road.
The town of Truchas, on the High Road.		 A cemetery on the High Road
A cemetery on the High Road		 I finally made it to Abiquiu, where Georgia O'Keefe spent many years painting. It was beautiful..
I finally made it to Abiquiu, where Georgia O'Keefe spent many years painting. It was beautiful..
Ruins of a morada (chapel of Penitente Brothers) - Santa Rosa di Lima.
Ruins of a morada (chapel of Penitente Brothers) - Santa Rosa di Lima.		 I tried to go to the Balloon Fiesta Glow Thursday, but got there too late. I DID see the fireworks and the Coasters concert.
I tried to go to the Balloon Fiesta "Glow" Thursday, but got there too late. I DID see the fireworks and the Coasters concert.		 We visited a LOT of Indian casinos. This is taken from Sandia's front door.
We visited a LOT of Indian casinos. This is taken from Sandia's front door.		 Friday, I went to the Special Shapes Ascension. Here, one of the dawn patrol balloons goes up EARLY to check conditions!!
Friday, I went to the Special Shapes Ascension. Here, one of the dawn patrol balloons goes up EARLY to check conditions!!
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Ruth Rosenthal13-Mar-2010 16:35
Fly Southwest for under $300 RT and GO - with or without Rick! It is one of the most fantastic and fun things I've ever done!
Jean 20-Oct-2008 16:03
The balloon fiesta looks like SO MUCH FUN!!!
Jack & Ruth 17-Oct-2008 17:11
WOW
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