Hi,
Another Mt. St. Helens drive, only with a twist. Actually many twists. As in, a lot. Also seven lakes and, of course; the infamous Greek hottie.
The variation in starting time is due to a possible change in driving direction. Clockwise to counter-clockwise, depending on which choice for a restaurant. We should know more soon. For anyone coming south, your start time from home will be the same. Those driving north will have to adjust, which shouldn't be a problem, as the furthest start point from Vancouver will still be less than an hours drive.
The total drive will be longer than the last, but not outrageously more. If the mountain view alludes us again, well, then, I'll eat my hat. Could somebody bring some Tabasco, just in case?
Mark