Tent Rocks for the 4th

For the 4th of July, Monica and I celebrated by enjoying a national monument, Kasha-Katuwe (Tent Rocks).  This beautiful monument is only about 1 hour from Albuquerque, but the orange rock formations (hoodoos) made it seem like we were on a different planet!

July 4th sunrise!

Albuquerque is famous for its hot air balloons

On the desolate road to Ten Rocks

 

 

Hiking up to see the hoodoos.  It wasn't a long trail, only about 2 miles (4 mi round-trip), but it sure packed a big punch!

 

  

Ahhh, I really love rock formations :o)

The slot canyon was a tight fit!

Cactus

Team America!

From Mark's balcony we could see the entire city.  Each community seemed to have their own fireworks display; the colorful explosions could be seen all across the horizon.

 

 

Happy 4th!