Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2023

The Alburquerque Balloon Festival 2023 was inspirational with some 500 balloons from all over the world. And the opportunity to experience a solar eclipse. With thousands of people attending over a nine-day period, it was well organized. Parking was surprisingly easy, and the traffic was not as bad as anticipated.
Getting up close to the balloons made all the difference. And speaking with the pilots and chase crews offered a learning experience.