The main reason we ended up in Albuquerque was so we could attend the RALLY. Its the biggest RV rally in the world with thousands of RV's showing up for the 6 days of fun and frivolity. To park that many units in 1 day, they had many lines of RV's being directed to parking areas. It actually went quite smoothly and we were parked in about an hour. 
This is our street. The RV's are parked at the Balloon Fiesta Park which is a huge area used to launch the hundreds of hot air balloons during their fall balloon fiesta. Apparently this whole are is covered by balloons during that week. Its a nice grassy area which we are enjoying after sand for 6 months. 
There were dozens of seminars to attend as well as vendor booths to visit and promotional events put on by major suppliers of RV products.
Free tattoos were offered and Carmen couldn't resist. Make sure you ask her about it. 
All the events were at the fairgrounds which was about 12 miles from the balloon festival park. As a result we were bussed from one to the other and back. Here we are enjoying our time in line as we wait for the bus. This became the place where we could review the days events as we waited and waited for the bus to finally show up. 
We tried to get back to our motorhome early enough that we had time for a glass of relaxation and a leisurely supper before the evening entertainment started. I'm barbecuing a steak before we head over. Headliners for the various nights were Neil Sedaka, Rita Coolidge and The Osmonds as well as a couple of local 50's bands.Not your cup of tea? Just remember the age of the audience, its probably pushing 70 and for them these guys are fresh and hip!
We tried to get back to our motorhome early enough that we had time for a glass of relaxation and a leisurely supper before the evening entertainment started. I'm barbecuing a steak before we head over. Headliners for the various nights were Neil Sedaka, Rita Coolidge and The Osmonds as well as a couple of local 50's bands.Not your cup of tea? Just remember the age of the audience, its probably pushing 70 and for them these guys are fresh and hip!
One evening they put on a balloon glow for us. They inflate the balloons and keep them tethered while burners are ignited to produce the beautiful glow in the dark. Its spectacular! There were dozens lit up and I have dozens of pictures, but you get the idea. 
No one stopped us so we walked around the balloons as they were being lit and quite enjoyed the sights. After the glow was over they allowed the balloons to deflate for storage so we took this picture as one was collapsing beside us. I didn't realize there was a huge opening in the top which they can use to help remove the hot air. Carmens used to hot air so she was right at home. 
The next morning, balloons were lifting off just at the end of our street. Just one of the benefits of parking at the balloon park. There were dozens going up and the sky was filled with colour. 
On the last day we had some free time to walk around so we thought we'd show Yosemite the sights. Around the fairground, different toy tractors were mounted and he decided a ride would be in order. I don't think the lady in the background is too impressed that he is driving through the flower garden. 
As we decided to leave the fairground for the last time, Yosemite, being a take charge kind of guy, decided that the lineup for buses needed some control. You'll notice his organizational skills has resulted in no line up at all. He should have been running this from the first day.
Tomorrow we'll be on our way back to Ontario. Because over 3000 motorhomes will be trying to leave on the same day, we will be gone by 6AM. Hopefully that will allow us to beat the rush.
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