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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Why are politicians like diapers?
Both should be changed regularly and for the same reason.
Interesting Fact: In the 18th century the Portuguese Jesuit priest Bartolomeu de Gusmão envisioned an aerial apparatus called Passarola which was the predecessor of the hot air balloon. The purpose of Passarola was to serve as air vessel in order to facilitate communication and as a strategical device.[5] In 1709 John V of Portugal decided to fund Bartolomeu de Gusmão’s project following a petition made by the Jesuit priest [6] and an unmanned demonstration was performed at Casa da India in presence of John V, the queen Maria Anna of Austria, having as witnesses the Italian cardinal Michelangelo Conti, two members of the Portuguese Royal Academy of History, one Portuguese diplomat and one chronicler. This event would bring some European attention to this event and this project. A later article dated on October 20, 1786 by the London Daily Universal Register would state that the inventor was able to raise himself by the use of his prototype. Also in 1709, the Portuguese Jesuit wrote Manifesto summário para os que ignoram poderse navegar pelo elemento do ar (Short Manifesto for those who are unaware that is possible to sail through the element air); he also left designs for a manned air vessel. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_air_balloon )
Through Open Lens 
I really thought that joke was going to go in a more vulgar way but loved it anyway!!
Hehehe yeah it definitely could have. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my post. Happy Blogging! 🙂
Well, I thought your joke was about as spot on and timely as possible. You really have me a great laugh!
And I had no idea that the Portuguese invented the hot air balloon. Your shot is simply spectacular! I grew up in El Paso, Texas, but never made the Albuquerque balloon festival. Boy did I miss out. Thank you so much for the wonderful post.
Thank you very much, it is definitely a cool experience if you ever in the area to witness. I am really glad that you enjoyed my post and that you share your thoughts with us. Happy Blogging! 🙂
You too, Lucas. 🙂
Sorry, Lukas. Misspelled you name.
Oh no worries, that happen quite often and I don’t mind it. Happy Blogging! 🙂
Thanks!