Here are a few choice shots from this morning’s Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. I am crewing for a balloonist from Virginia, and had a blast despite my utter sleep deprivation. I crew again tomorrow, and may even get to ride in the basket!
Dawn Patrol ready to launch to check the winds before the Mass Ascension
Sunrise over the Sandia Mountains. It warmed up substantially after that!
Mass Ascension
La Vida Burqueña 
just remember that there are a lot of people out of work in this still-sluggish economy. don’t take it to heart!
I’ve met so many who have struggled for a very long time. It’s a sad time in history for our country…