Thursday & Friday · Oct 4–5, 2012
Departure from Brussels.
Arriving at the fiesta field.
Preparing the basket ...
Photos
Day 0Google Photos
New Mexico · USA · 2012
From the 6th till the 14th of October 2012, we (the Belgian Simba Balloon Team) have participated the 41st Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (New Mexico - USA). Nice dream days, a 'sunny - clear and full of balloons' sky, over 600 balloons from over 50 countries, a mass of people enjoying to stay near and into the balloons from early morning to late night, building together one of the most beautiful balloon events in the world. This is in brief the summary of the marvellous days of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2012.
With 'Simba the Lion King' from South Africa, we brought a message against the poaching on the Rhino in Africa and a message to protect the wildlife.
On this page you will find the links to PHOTOS (click the thumbnails) and VIDEOS made by Ludo Verhoeven, photographer of the Belgian Simba Balloon Team with pilot Lowie, during the 41st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2012.
Sit down, relax and enjoy viewing this pictures and videos.
Photo diary
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Departure from Brussels.
Arriving at the fiesta field.
Preparing the basket ...
Day 0Wake up at 3:45 am and that for the next 8 days.
First day at the launch field.
Impressions.
Day 1Sunday at the launch field.
Impressions.
Visiting the Albuquerque Old Town.
Day 2Monday at the launch field.
Impressions.
Day 3Tuesday at the launch field.
Impressions.
First ride with the Simba balloon.
Day 4Wednesday at the launch field.
Impressions.
Day 5Thursday at the launch field.
Impressions.
Balloon ride over Albuquerque City.
Day 6No activity at the launch field because of the weather conditions in Albuquerque.
We have visited Sante Fe.
No videos listed for this day.
Day 7Saturday at the launch field.
Impressions.
Day 8Sunday and last Balloon Fiesta 2012 day.
Once more impressions and once more a fantastic day.
Day 9