In New Mexico passes a festival of balloons

Noise of fans and rumble of propane torches flooded the suburb of the American Albuquerque with dawn arrival. Here passes the 44th international festival of balloons.

Aeronauts prepare for flight, and the audience – to unforgettable impressions. Soon in the sky 550 huge balloons of every possible coloring will direct.

[the tourist from the State of Michigan]:
«It simply fantasy. So beautifully. I adore this festival. I like this exciting show when spheres rise in air. Magnificent picture. Moreover and on sunrise».

Festival of balloons in Albuquerque – the largest among similar actions. Organizers also say that this one of the most photographed events in the world.

[Scott Appelman, aeronaut]:
«We here will have spheres of a new form, different types of balloons, and will be cheerful. In the first days off always there is a lot of to people. It is interesting to people. We will show them hospitality of Albuquerque and we let’s miss».

October in Albuquerque – ideal time for carrying out a festival. These days here a clear sky, and thanks to Sandy’s nearby mountains suitable air streams are formed.

In low layers of the atmosphere the wind blows on the South. In higher – on the North. Thus aeronauts can send a balloon to the necessary party, lifting or lowering it by means of warm air. Thanks to it balloons constantly soar over the city, without disappearing from a look of the audience.

The festival in Albuquerque will last 9 days. It is expected that it will be visited by tens of thousands of people.