One week and one day before my departure. I'm starting my research to figure out where I'll stay and what exactly I'm going to be doing. The plan is to take the train up to Seattle and then stay in hostels and camp out for at least two weeks in Seattle, the San Juan Islands, and Victoria BC. I have bookmarked a half dozen sites about ferrrys and hostels.....so so far so good!!! We'll see how long I can manage to make my $$ last....