Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Day 1

Got up early and headed out of Grants, after grabbing a donut, to try and get to The Balloon Fiesta Grounds first. Well..... we were far from first but so glad we went early.  There are already so many RV's here and the official opening isn't til Saturday. Can't believe all the goat head stickers here, remember them well from growing up!!  My Old Navy flip flops don't really work well in sticker country!!  They poke right throught! ! !   Made a trip to the closest Costco and stocked up with all the essentials.  Of course it included Caribbean Coconut Rum ! ! ! Today was the Fantasy RV Orientation and then we had a wonderful BBQ dinner.  Their sauce was not near as good as our son, Gary's but the meat was very tender and flavorful.  The entertainment was two guys who played the marimba for an hour.  They were so good.  Never had heard that instrument before.  Tomorrow starts some touring!!