On the west is the Pacific, on the east,Puget Sound and on top is Juan de Fuca Strait which shares its shores with British Columbia(Canada)...night lights illuminate Victoria, the provicial seat of gov't...the Hoh Rain Forest in the Olympic National Park,is the recipient of an average of 150 inches of rainful each year; thus, the moss, lichen, and other manifestations of moisture in the extreme...the national park is known for its mountains,featured animals and gorgeous views...rain is always an ongpoing characteristic as it was for this visit near the end of May...Even the regal bald eagles looked soaked from their many fishing trips in the rain...black tailed deer acted as domestic pets in the Sequim,Washington environs,eating flowers as we watched and were unperturbed as we moved around them