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By Elizabeth R. Rose, About.com Guide to Southwest US Travel since 2005

Next Week is Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque!

Tuesday October 3, 2006
It's finally here... Balloon Fiesta time. Balloonists and spectators from all over the world will gather in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the most colorful spectacle one could imagine. We have chosen a jam packed day to attend. Our day will begin with the "Dawn Patrol, and end with the "Special Shapes Glodeo" and fireworks. We'll be photographing the beautiful and unusual and gathering information for your trip to this annual event.

As we drive across country, we will be stopping to enjoy the Petrified Forest. We have heard that there is an original segment of Route 66 right in the park and, of course, we have to see it! Also, new, is the reopening of the Painted Desert Inn which now is a museum and bookstore. Watch for more from this road trip to the Balloon Fiesta.

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