Hola Readers!
It’s been quite a while! As you know, we’re back here in the Land of Enchantment…and one of the most enchanting things about New Mexico (and Albuquerque in particular) is the International Balloon Fiesta! This morning the weather was perfect and there were hundreds of balloons aloft, so I had to share some photos.
For those of you unfamiliar with the festival, hundreds of hot air balloons (many in “special shapes”) from around the world take off every morning from the festival grounds throughout the 9 day event (always the first 2 weekends of October), and then in the evenings stay tethered to the ground while lighting their burners for the “Balloon Glow.” Since the balloons take off at about 7:00 a.m., you have to leave your house very early (we got a late start today – 5:45) and then sit in traffic to park – but once you’re there, there are balloons, food and merriment galore! (I love hearing the excitement in the voices of first-timers – sometimes, like this morning, in several foreign languages.) And, in honor of the gluttonous pleasure of American festivals, yes, that is me eating a giant turkey leg at 9:30 a.m. (YUM)! Enjoy…
New Mexico to Italy 
Susan Morgan
/ October 6, 2013Nice to see you’re enjoying yourself back home! Looks like a great event.
newmexicotoitaly
/ October 6, 2013Yup! Thanks, it is!
Selma Rockett
/ October 6, 2013oh I am a little homesick when I see you enjoying the balloons and EATING A TURKEY LEG!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR SHRRING SELMA
newmexicotoitaly
/ October 6, 2013It was spectacular! Can’t wait to see you soon!
Ako
/ October 6, 2013Just shared the pics with mom! Looks like an awesome time. I HAVE to make it out one of these years.
newmexicotoitaly
/ October 6, 2013We were just saying this morning on the field how you guys are the only ones who have never come out for the Fiesta!
jencvt2002
/ October 20, 2013Hello, from your neighbor in Colorado! I just found your blog. May I email you with a few questions – having to do with your move to Italy? Grazie mille! Jen
newmexicotoitaly
/ October 20, 2013Sure, can you see my email?
Jersey Joshii
/ October 20, 2013Hope, good to see you again! Beautiful photos. I haven’t been but I think we’ll but the festival on the list of things to do.
newmexicotoitaly
/ October 21, 2013Thanks! It really is worth the trip – though you’re not as close as you used to be!
katrynstrong
/ October 24, 2013Amiga! I’m so glad you posted, as I’ve been wanting to get a hold of you and not known how…Kiki and I are moving to old Mexico in a week or so and I’ll be officially entering the blogosphere. Let’s find a time to connect, if possible.