On our second morning of the Balloon Fiesta, they had a bit more success.
But first, coffee — rather gross, yesterday’s was better:
Vendors:
One staple of the fiesta is Dawn Patrol, where a few balloons inflate and launch before it gets light, to help check the wind conditions:
Once it gets a little light, another balloon with a flag attached is inflated and launched, during singing of the national anthem:
Then a bunch more balloons prepare to launch:
We brought a compact stool, which was handy when we got tired of standing:
This blimp-shaped hot air balloon actually has a propeller, so it can move around under its own power (instead of just up and down with the whims of the wind):
A balloon landing:
Mounted police:
