My friend Clarice Coffey and I ventured out to Albuquerque
to enjoy the Balloon Fiesta
I have never been to a Balloon Fiesta so I had no idea what to expect.
Local news coverage is fantastic on weekend mornings - so I had an inkling of the beauty to expect.
Apparently, some 10 million people come to town for this event.
There was a fantastic craft fare with extremely interesting artists - creations I have never seen before.
Having so many creative people displaying their works in one location was stimulating - and a great place to find gifts for the holidays for your friends that have everything already.
Close by the Balloon field is restaurant Pappadeaux - really delicious Louisana style Cajun seafood - with astounding size portions. And desserts to die for - we had the banana pudding | enough for 2 to share.
We stayed the evening and enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display that lasted an eternity. It happened right after the "Balloon Glow" where they light up the balloons with the gas fire jets.
I'm not really into crowded places - but this adventure was something to behold.
