[pct-l] logistical planning question

[Laura Fox]

Hi! :)

I am trying to figure out the logistics of my hike, there's one thing  
I am having trouble with.  I have to take an exam sometime between  
the 12th and the 23rd (see, I'm going to be starting my hike before I  
actually finish school ...).  I can take the exam at any time during  
that period, but I guess I'd prefer earlier so I have buffer time in  
case something doesn't work out.   I would probably want a zero day  
to study beforehand.  The exam will probably take 3 or 4 hours,  
during which I'll need a computer with reliable internet access.  If  
necessary I can mail myself my laptop and use wireless somewhere. It  
looks like Big Bear City, Wrightwood, or Agua Dulce are the towns I  
might be near during that time period.  Does anybody know if it would  
be possible/practical to take my exam in one of those towns?  Or  
should I go into LA for a few days?  If I should go to LA, any  
suggestions on where to go in LA?  One way or another, I have to take  
that exam, even if I have to stay in an expensive hotel to do it.

Many thanks for any and all suggestions!!

Also, I just started an online journal which has one entry so far.   
It probably won't be the most exciting or frequently updated trail  
journal around (I don't plan to carry a Blackberry or iPhone or  
PocketGadgetThingy to update from), but I figured I'd share anyway:  
http://postholer.com/flora.aux

Laura