Estes Park, Colorado... Day thirteen... Monday August 23, 2021

Waking refreshed and ready for the day... the kids off on their adventure in the National Park cup of tea bread pudding and banana for breakfast... the hubs enjoying his hot java with cinnamon challah bread pudding and of course... water

Time to cook... making sauce for the baked penne... low and slow... lots of tomato purée... tomato paste... onion... garlic... herbs... spices... a bit of white wine... all adding to an intense depth of flavor... par cooking the pasta... finally assembling the dish topping with a heavy sprinkling of shredded mozzarella...

Cooking and baking at high altitude taking some adjustment... consistently checking for doneness... adding time in 5 minute increments... for the last 7 minutes adding the jalapeño cheddar bread to warm through... supper for six... hot and ready

Resurgence supper tonite... baked penne rigate with homemade sauce and mozzarella... jalapeño cheddar bread... crisp green salad with chick peas... cucumber... red onion... tomatoes... Kalamata olives and avocado with lime vinaigrette... and of course... water

Relaxing post dinner... the kids regaling us with their photos and stories of the days activities... hiking from Bear Lake to Dream, Nymph and Emerald lakes... then off to Trail Ridge Road for stunning views and alpine walks... an exciting day tuckered out and off to bed for the four mountaineers... lots of time left for a movie night with the hubs... The Green Mile with Tom Hanks... thought provoking and well acted... ice cream for dessert... vanilla for the hubs... coffee chip for yours truly... a relaxing cap off to the night... off to bed... nighty night