After being delayed yesterday by thunderstorms, I'm finally on the road. What a prefect day too. Sunny and 60 degrees with fall colors decorating the Columbia Gorge. After crossing over at Biggs Junction, I had a spirited ride through the canyons. I thought I could make it all the way to the Steens Mountains today but alas the sun sets early this time of year. One curiosity today was crossing the 45th Parallel (half way from the North Pole to the Equator) near Condon, Oregon. That made me think about how far I'm intending to ride... well past the southern 45th Parallel!!! Too much to think about all at once. Just one day at a time.