Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Another Visitor Post



This has been an exciting month with so many visitors!  Two of my granddaughters just left after a too short of a visit . . .but all visits are too short!  We were able to fit in a few of my favorite activities and I'm happy to say they loved them as well.  A visit to New Mexico would not be complete without a visit to Petroglyph National Monument as well the tour to the Acama Pueblo City in the Sky.  We had beautiful weather which is always great with outdoor activities!  The balloon picture is on the way to the airport . . . thought it was going to land on the road!  

Right off the road on the way to the airport!

The City in the Sky . . . the views are amazing from  on top of the mesa!

One of my favorite rock formations at the Petroglyphs . . . the big heart!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Peek Back on My Friend's Visit


The month of October has been and will be quite busy for us.  Our home will be a revolving door with visitors!  Our first visitor Jayne, came for Balloon Fiesta and luckily both times we went the weather was perfect!  We had a great time visiting and as always time flew by.  Here are some photos of her visit.  Our next visitor comes in on Thursday . . .



I promised Jayne beautiful sunsets in our backyard and the sun gods did not disappoint! 
A very early toast for the balloons!
               


Each morning during Balloon Fiesta there is what is called the mass ascension. Over 500 balloons fill the sky for what can only be described as amazing!  This year we decided to try something a little different.  We went to one of our favorite wineries for the mass ascension.  They offered breakfast, mimosas and a beautiful view of the balloons.  Two balloons actually landed right in front of us and were given a mimosa as well.


No trip would be complete without a visit to Petroglyph  National Monument! 

The ride through the Jemez Mountains to another one of my favorites . . . the natural hot springs!

High up on the Acama Pueblo  . . . The City in the Sky!

The evening "glow" at Balloon Fiesta!  The balloons stay tethered on the ground and fire up to make  the glow!