Paul was up early and at the Columbus airport by 5 am EST. He and bike arrived safely in Portland without incident. Bike was assembled and Paul pedaled out of the airport about 2 pm Oregon time. It was VERY hot - over 100 - with high temperatures predicted again tomorrow. He was about 4 miles from St. Helens when he called (9 pm EST) where he planned to stop for the night at a campground. It may be early for bed there, but it was a LONG travel day. He's headed to Astoria and the Pacific Ocean on this first leg of the trip. Ann