I was in Portland on Wed. for work and instantly felt a calmness wash over me as soon as I inhaled the wonderful Pacific NW air. It's amazing how you can visit a place and feel so much like you belong. That's the way I felt the minute I stepped off the plane after moving to Seattle a couple of years ago and I still get that feeling every time I visit the NW. I had a great trip to Portland even though it was really quick. Any amount of time I get to spend in the NW rejuvenates and puts me back on track.