I arrived in rainy Portland several hours ago. I’m delighted with how easy it was to get from the airport to my
hostel. I jumped on the MAX light rail, took it through downtown,
then transfered to a bus that dropped me off right in front of the place. It took about 40 minutes, cost $1.50 and was
a piece of cake, even on a dark, damp night in a city I’ve never been to before. The city center was quiet, but anyone
I asked for help was very friendly, especially the nice Philly-transplant who helped me confirm I was
getting on the right bus. The directions I printed out
ahead of time from the TriMet Trip Planner were excellent,
but it’s never a bad idea to double check with a real live local. The free wireless at the hostel puts a big smile on
my face, but more on my accomodations after I get some shuteye.