Rafting today on Spray River instead of helicopter flight….too foggy early in the morning and all trips scheduled for 2 hours ahead were cancelled. Ah well, another chance in Whistler in a couple of days time.  

A day for strolling downtown, checking out the shops and ….having my first hair appointment out of the hands of my hairdresser Shane (Smik). I think he will be pleased with the cut and colour on my return and won’t have to work too hard to restore to former glory.

On my walk downtown, a black-billed magpie caught my eye with its beautiful plumage…….Historically associated with bison herds, it now lands on the back of cattle to glean ticks and insects from them. Large predators such as wolves are commonly followed by black-billed magpies, who scavenge from their kills. The species also walks on the ground, where it obtains such food items as beetles, grasshoppers, worms, and small rodents. 

Went to the yummy Fairview restaurant @ Chateau Lake Louise couple of nights ago and the lamb rack and choc creme brûlée were superb.