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Hello! I’m Laura. I am a world traveler, diver, foodie, and adventure junkie. Follow me to some big adventures I have hit on my bucketlist.

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January 7, 2016

Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension

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Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension

The Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque Balloon Festival is the highlight of the show. It was honestly one of the coolest things I have every experienced. I got up around 4am and left the Albuquerque Sheraton to go to the Balloon Park. I got up extra early incase I got lost, and luckily it was easy to find. The traffic was insane though. Check out my tips on the Balloon Fiesta here. The mass ascension is on a Saturday and there are two for every show each year. I got very lucky last year because the weather was perfect for the kick off mass ascension!

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January 7, 2016

Things to do in Albuquerque

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Things to do in Albuquerque

There are plenty of things to do in Albuquerque besides the Balloon Fiesta. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ends around noon, therefore you have the rest of the day to explore the town. I found some pretty cool things to do in Albuquerque! You will not find any of these places on the main tourist lists of things to do besides Old Town. One thing I did not do was the Sandia Peak Tramway. The line was really long and my friend and I were feeling very antsy. I would only consider doing this during the balloon fiesta. Below are a few places that I fell in love with when visiting Albuquerque:

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