I went on this hike on the Olympic Peninsula the other day and had dinner in Port Townsend. The hike was a good ?get back in shape? hike only being 3.6 miles in distance with a slight elevation gain. I believe the hike was of Mt. Zion. The summit (if you can call it that) had some decent views of several towns/cities across the sound (I?m not sure what cities they were but none of them were Seattle).
You get a really strong GSM wireless cell phone signal at the top of most of these mountains. The other day I stumbled across a portable solar energy adapter on sale at one of these online backpacker stores. Apparently it weights about a pound but can easily supply enough energy needed to power a laptop. Add a 128k $79.95/mo internet plan with your at&t next generation wireless phone and a laptop and you can have a better office than any executive could ask for.
Port Townsend was absolutely gorgeous. It was the first time I?ve been there and it is quite possibly one of the prettiest towns I?ve seen. Although I have to give some credit to the weather (clear and mildly hot with a cool breeze) the town had breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountain range which become evermore alive with a sunset. In addition, the town is situated on a peninsula (within the Olympic peninsula) with some spots having 270 degree views of the sound. Definitely a place to visit!