Birthday Boy!
Had an absolutely smashing breakfast this morning prepared by our most excellent hostess (Mickela). Also had an e-card from Jan and an e-mail from Jenny whom I managed to catch-up with later on the mobile. My brother as well sent me a lovely message that I didn't pick up until later in the day. 

Anyway, here is where we are currently staying:

Just a quiet day we were thinking with nothing in particulat planned. However, Smithers has a small farmers market on a Saturday so we decided to take a look:

It's a pleasant enough town but there is definitely something here about 'blowing you're own trumpet'!

Drove on to check-out a small town nearby called Telkwa which is at the confluence of two rivers (Bulkley and Telkwa):

Where we saw a few bears that seem to be particularly busy:

Then back to our comfortable abode as the sun came out more fully in the afternoon. The scene just outside our accommodation is inspiring:

And seems to have encouraged the hummingbirds to come to the feeders:

So a relaxing time was had by us both and our hostess has even provided us with some cream-topped cakes - yumee!!

As for this evening, we have bought tickets to a local karioke final (there have apparently been 5 heats so far) which takes place at the Alpenhorn Bistro & Pub in the centre of Smithers. Should be great fun and a good way to round off an excellent Birthday.