BalloonaVista 2009

Patty, my daughter Debbie, and I got up early on Sunday morning, June 7, to observe the balloon launches at BalloonaVista, an annual event held here. Patty and Debbie did more than just observe--they also got in line for a short, tethered liftoff!

One of many balloon flights that morning, seen here against the Collegiate Peaks.

We also went to the site near Buena Vista the evening before, when balloons would be inflated and lit up (momentarily, by their own internal propane burners). The display was spectacular against the late evening sky.