We left Santa Fe the morning of Oct 6th and headed to
Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta. After checking into the Enchanted Trails RV Park we found Rick and Shirley Hood, and others with us to see the balloons, are already
situated in the camp site.
After we set
up the motor home, Shirley, Rick, Carmen and I drove rte 536 to the top of Sandia
Crest. Yes, you can drive to the top of the mountain or take the Sandia Peak Tramway. On our drive up the road, we saw seven deer in three different groups and was able to get at least one picture.
At 10,650+ feet, the temperature at the top was about 50 degrees with a 25 mph wind. It was very cold
and we did not eat our picnic dinner we brought until we were back in the warm
motor home. We took a picture of the field where balloons will lift off tomorrow. You can see the oblong field in the center about one-third of the way up from the bottom, just above I-25.
Albuquerque in the valley between Sandia Peak and the range on the other side of the valley and Mt. Taylor.
Looking south, you can see the rim trail on the left heading towards Sandia Peak Tramway which is just around the bend.
Another view of Albuquerque, looking west. We are in a campground somewhere around the middle of the picture.
Looking south along the range ridge and Meadow Lake.
Since it is pretty cold out, we head back to the campground. The temperature is a reminder of what tomorrow morning will be like. We'll dress appropriately.
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