In Antarctica, the snow is like water and the wind is like the current. Everywhere we look we see scalloped forms and flowing shapes that remind us of a river bed or sea floor. We are traveling on an ocean of snow.

Today was special for two reasons: first Dongsheng's 36th Birthday which we unceremoniously celebrated with an extra oatmeal allotment for Dong. The second reason is that today is American Thanksgiving and in honor of that holiday we thought we would make a list of the things we are thankful for. Here it goes:

Our families, friends and loved ones, the opportunity to be here, work collegues, prigles, The Harincars, Terramar long underwear, the entire ALE staff, flat snow, the followers of our journey, Maria Hennessey, supporters of Basic Health Int'l, light sled, freeze-dried sweet and sour chicken, our small team, Scarpa boots, anything made by Clif, a warm tent, a limited number of whiteouts and much more but we're running out of space.

Thank You!

Image: Dong with his very special Birthday card.

Remember, it's cool to be cold. Save the Poles. Save the planet.

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