The content of this post is an adaptation of an original text written by Guy Laliberté.
Since I felt quite rested after my weekend, I had planned to leave Moscow at 7:00 a.m. for the obvious reason: that’s when Starbucks opens! When I arrived there, you can imagine my surprise to find out they had changed their opening hours! The look of utter despair on my face must have moved the staff since they accepted to open at 7:20. So off I went with a smile on my face and a Frappucino in hand, ready for a 1-hour drive to Star City.
I was also cheered up by the prospect of training with my crew all week. We started with consultations on topics I had already touched on but need to master well, such as making a diagnosis, identifying the medication on board the ISS, understanding how the belt (the one that controls blood circulation) works and, of course, learning to wash oneself…
When we perform simulations, we need to prepare them by consulting each other beforehand on various matters (e.g., the duties to carry out). We had our first preparation Monday afternoon, and everyone was in a good mood.