A quick update from the ice: we woke up, we ate breakfast, we skied, we went to sleep. Yet while today in Antarctica was like so many others, it was significant for another reason - we reached our second cache (resupply).

We spent the afternoon sorting,rearranging and doing a little bit of bartering. Bill got some extra choclate, I got can of pringles, and Dong scored a few ramen packs and some several worthers candies. One man's trash is another man's treasure :)

To make things even better (if that is possible connsidering our newfound bounty), we made mental preparations for our first full rest day tomorrow. The big question: what time would we wake up? 8 or 9? There was a rumor floating around the tent that it might be as late as 10.

Dong was excited about doing laundry. Bill wanted to relax then take some pictures of the Thiels and I will be diving into some stories by Chekov that I have been lugging around Antarctica for the past 300 miles. If I start feeling really ambitious, I may change my underwear as well.

Physically and mentally, we feel good. However after being on the move every day for almost a month, the prospect of staying put for just 24 hours is intoxicating. It is the simple pleasures that get us through all the hardships.

Of course (and to point out the obvious) the simple pleasures are all we have.

You can follow the Center's work in Copenhagen on their blog "The World on Thin Ice: The Center Live From Copenhagen 2009" at http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/climate_law_institute/350_or_bust/copenhagen/index.html

Didn't make it to Copenhagen? That's ok, because there is plenty to do stateside.

On Thursday, December 10, President Obama will receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Before he heads off to Copenhagen next week for the most important international meeting on climate change ever, the Center for Biological Diversity is asking everyone to take one minute to call the White House at (202) 456-1111 to congratulate him on the Nobel Prize and to let him know that the world's inhabitants -- people, animals, and plants -- are relying on his bold leadership to bring with him to Copenhagen emissions reductions targets of 45% or more below 1990 by 2020, rather than his current proposal to reduce emissions only 3% below 1990 by 2020, which would lead to climate catastrophe.

In addition to your calls, the Center will be delivering to the White House and Senate offices petitions with nearly 30,000 signatures from people like us calling for a climate agreement that sets an overall cap on atmospheric carbon dioxide levels of no more than 350 parts per million; maintains and uses all of the Clean Air Act's ability to regulate critical polluters; and eliminates or greatly reduces offsets and other loopholes. It's essential we get it right the first time. This may be our only chance.

Want even more to do? On Friday, December 11, 350.org is organizing vigils around the world. Find one near you: http://www.350.org/weekend







Image: Reorganizing gear and food at our second cache.

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