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Dawn broke majestically Saturday morning as people gathered around
on various dunes to watch the pilots set up their hot air balloons. |
The big gentle giants slowly inflate.
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A balloon in the shape of a globe was the second balloon to launch
Saturday morning. |
| Norwest Bank's Miss Penny was soon up, up, and away! |
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Even Spider Man made an appearance. |
| The morning remained under heavy overcast skies as the balloons floated
over and around the dunes at White Sands National Monument. |
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| The crowd cheered and clapped as this unique Ristra-shaped balloon
launched in to the sun filled morning sky. |
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This is definitely a New Mexico favorite! |
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After the sun came out from behind the clouds the temperature rose
dramatically. Most of the balloons just hovered close to the dunes
and drifted slowly westward toward a safe but sandy landing. |