(2025 Balloons and Beyond Ep 8)
Today was the final day of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
From an elevated vantage point several miles east of the Fiesta grounds, we could see the cloud-covered Sandia Mountains to the east of Albuquerque and occasional shafts of sunlight peeking through to the ground.
A light rain was falling at the balloon launch area, so the final event of the Balloon Fiesta was a scrub.
A Perfect Friday
We are thankful to have enjoyed a perfect Balloon Fiesta day on Friday. We got up close and personal to the balloon crews as they inflated and launched their balloons, something that makes the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta unique and special.
Here are photos of a few more of the specially shaped balloons. Let us know in the comments your favorites of the 30+ specially shaped balloons we posted.
Guests for Breakfast and Church
We were invited to a special Balloon Fiesta breakfast and outdoor church service at Rio Rancho New Life Church near Albuquerque. By the time the service ended, the skies had cleared, and we enjoyed the beautiful day as we left for Texas.
A New Hobby?
Because we enjoyed the Balloon Fiesta so much, we’re considering a new hobby. What do you think?
Next Week
We pick up where we left off on the 2025 Balloons and Beyond blog timeline. Having overcome the flu, cold temperatures and high altitude in Wyoming, we continue south to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Take the LONG Road... 
Yes, do it! A Wolf Creek Pickup Camper hot air balloon!
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Pretty neat what you can do with ChatGPT. Maybe we’ll turn the WC into a white water raft!
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Glad you and Pat are having a wonderful time, thanks for sharing your adventure!
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Hi John – glad to share! The Fiesta was fantastic.
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