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          Reno Balloon Races 2003

We made a trip to Reno in the fall to see the Balloon Races.  The Dawn Patrol is definitely worth seeing.  The balloons light up in synch with the music being played.  It was a little cold and very exciting. 
We thought this photo of the eagle balloon was kind of cool, since the sun was reflecting through the eye of the eagle.  Cool.
After the sun came out there were numerous balloons beginning to take flight.  The way they lay the balloons out on the grass and then blow hot air in them until they inflate was very interesting.
Here is a unique picture.  And this is only about half of the balloons taking off.  The camera lens wasn't big enough to capture them all.