I've never flown in, so I can't help you there. It is not at all unusual for
wind or cloud cover to cancel activities, making it impossible to name good
days vs bad. Maybe an activity that you really want to see just won't
happen. OTOH, weather permitting, it is a fabulous show. The balloonatics
want to fly every possible chance, so if there is an opening they will be up
there.

Plan on being at the site about 0400-0430, freezing to death, watching the
"dawn patrol" go up to check out the weather for the rest of the folks, and
plan on being there after sunset for the "glows."

There is on-site RV parking...check with Good Sam or one of the RV magazines
for details. It will be dry camping, and it will be tight. Slideouts have
become popular since I was last there, and as I recall there wasn't too much
room between rigs. Dunno bout renting an RV.

The gondola ride to Sandia Peak is well worth doing, as is visiting Old Town
Albuquerque. You won't lack for things to do.

Bob Gardner

"Casey Wilson" wrote in message
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Hi All,
I'm setting down some long range plans for attending the balloon gig
in Albuquerque in 2005. Date are, I think, September 30 through October 9.
I hope to fly over, weather permitting, and spend a few days gawking at
the event.

Questions:
With only four days to spare at the event, which four is best?
What is the parking situation at the event?
Is there on-site RV parking?
Is renting an RV and parking nearby an option?
Extra-curricular things to do, places to go, things to see?

Your opinions are valued.....