Whister Bears.. For Dad!

During a 45+ minute skype call with Dad, he asked why I hadn't updated my blog.. My response.. "Nothing has happened!". This got me to thinking. Being quite accustomed to the way of Whistler life, I forget that while a bear sighting is almost a daily occurance for some here.. its still fun for me and it might be interesting to people at home.
Last week, I was walking to work and I passed a sleeping bear that was only a few meters off the trail. As I passed, the bear lifted his/her head and watched me walk away. I knew the bear wasn't interested in me as a meal.. but it doesn't stop the heart racing!
Then today, as I was on the same trail, this time on a bike and I saw a bear being followed along the fairway by a tourist trying to get a closer picture. Whilst Black Bears have a 95% vegetarian diet, it doesn't mean that they are not dangerous. Stupid stupid stupid tourists!!! Just lucky that this particular bear doesn't seem to care being within such close proximity to humans.
I'll write again next week when I have more to report... which I will. Bungee Jumping on Friday.. argh!! :-)