Rio Grande, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Jan 9, 2024

Is your head in the clouds? It"s time to keep it there! In today"s image, the sun sets over the Rio Grande and casts a light on the colourful hot air balloons above Albuquerque, New Mexico. Every year, people gather from all over the globe for the nine-day-long Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta—the largest hot air balloon festival in the world—to see skilled pilots expertly manoeuvre their baskets. Travellers throughout the year visit the capital city of New Mexico for the thrilling balloon rides, its cultural heritage, flavourful cuisine and breathtaking landscapes.

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