Polarities

Since Allen hasn't managed to solve global warming yet, it was time once again for the Chesapeake Climate Action Networks annual Polar Bear Plunge. Owen, having braved last year's frigid conditions, decided not to participate this year. And since someone needs to take pictures and hold stuff on shore while our environmental heroes venture into the icy waters of the Atlantic (or rather its chilly tributary), only Allen and Noa represented for the Fawcett/Zimmermans.

They were joined by 20 or so other Quaking Quakers and dozens of other climate soldiers on a semi-balmy, overcast Saturday at the National Harbor (which didn't prevent Allen's toes from getting cold). After checking in, grabbing some snacks and listening to a few speeches, we marched with the others to the beach where the Plungers submerged themselves (or at least waded in) as us onlookers documented their efforts and cheered.

After drying off and a quick change of clothes, we started to head to the car to leave. But as we passed the Capital Wheel, we decided that since we didn't have any major plans for the rest of the day (Noa had already missed orchestra) a ferris wheel ride would looking out over the harbor would be the perfect ending for the morning's adventure.

(To see all of the Polar Pics, click here.)