ABQ’s Rio Grande Celtic Festival in May was AOK.

But the best part of any festival is the people – making new friends and seeing some old ones again.

Author Albert Noyer was there, selling his books in the booth near that of ClanDonnell. Al’s written a bevy of books.

We also hung out with Ray Alexander in the ClanDonald New Mexico tent. Ray is, per his calling card, a “civil engineer, gold prospector and soldier of fortune”.

Our booth was next to that of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, and we partied with a number of the Mason brothers. One of them was a balloon pilot and co-owner of the Bonnie Blue. We might even hop aboard during the Balloon Fiesta in October!

And of course, the Irish American Society of New Mexico and the St. Andrew Society of New Mexico both participated. And ClanDonnell hung out with members of both groups.