The best time to ride in a hot air balloon if you must is around sunrise when the wind is calm…
Only in America could a city get away with sending its tourists up in the air. We’re not sure if Albuquerque is trying to send us a message or trying to send us away. But just to be safe I kept my boots on the ground that day. This city is more than enough enchanting at ground level.
Ballooning is eerie-quiet…shocking-beauty…and totally insane.
Downtown Albuquerque – Morning of September 29th 2013
Steel Wheels 
… Nico, a baloon ride was the one thing I regret not doing in Africa! They cruise at about 50 ft above the animals and end the ride with a bush breakfast (it cost ~$500 back in 2006).
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A wise decision all the same.
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We have some good pics of ballooning . Dan stood on top of car and was able to get some good. Glad you got to see them. Love, Mom
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Needed Dan there that day….I was too sore to get over to the launch area which is where you need to be for “the shot.”
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