Travel Notes: Somewhere east of Aberdeen, WA » Beachside SRA, OR

I left Washington a bit later than I had planned as I was quite exhausted from yesterday's grueling hike through that ancient forest. The distance I had travelled last night put me ahead of schedule, so I decided to set a course for Oregon's central coast - Beachside State Recreation area would be my destination. I was anticipating finally being able to get a proper view of the Pacific Ocean. I passed through Portland before going west, but I did not get much of an impression of the city. I might have stopped under different circumstances, but my feet were in no condition for a stroll though the city.