Monday – Last Day in CDA – On the Road . . .

The sun was shining brightly when we got up on Monday and the forecast is for sun all day. Temps in the 50’s. Nice. So we decided to some scenic driving. First objective was the Lake Coeur d’Alene Scenic Byway which starts just ten miles or so from the carriage house.off I-90. We saw an eagle! Love my Canon G16!

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That goes through Harrison, a popular little marina and fishing town in the summer.

Then we drove the White Pine Scenic Byway back to I-90. We saw elk!

Next a stop at Cataldo Mission State Park where the oldest building in Idaho stands. The Coeur d’Alene Indians sought out conversion to Christianity. They would eventually regret it. They sent delegations to St. Louis seeking missionaries. The Jesuits responded in spades. It was a good relationship for years, but eventually the white man drove the Indians to reservations. We had a picnic with no bees!

Then it was back to the carriage house for drinks before a very nice dinner at the Moon Time Ale House. Yikes.

For a starter we shared PORK PASTOR QUESADILLA- Seasoned char-grilled pork, diced onions, Monterey jack cheese and chopped cilantro stuffed into a flour tortilla and grilled. Served with grilled pineapple salsa and sour cream

Elaine had NORTH IDAHO SLOPPY JOES– Ground pork, ground beef, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, and onions served over smoked cheddar cheese cornbread. Garnished with parsley and diced tomatoes then accompanied by an iceberg lettuce wedge drizzled with blue cheese dressing.

I had CAJUN RAVIOLI– Cheese stuffed raviolis topped with an Andouille sausage, chicken and rock shrimp Cajun cream sauce. Garnished with Tabasco sauce, parsley and served with sliced French bread.

The have one dessert only. We shared THE MOON UNIT – A rich chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.

And then bed after viewing the harvest moon from the balcony. We drive to Seattle tomorrow (Tuesday). About a six hour drive. No posting tomorrow night. Be back on Wednesday night.