The content of this post is an adaptation of an original text written by Guy Laliberté.

On Wednesday, September 16, we had a brief medical follow-up in the morning then met the medical heads to review the medical procedures with them.

That afternoon was another busy one for me: shooting of special images with my film crew, a final training on the various camera equipment with Marsel (also a professional photographer) from Space Adventures and with Alain, one of my cameramen, a long meeting with Fernand Rainville and many personal calls. Since I had been told that the pool in Baikonur wouldn’t be available, I also took this time to swim a few laps.

I finished the day with a teleconference meeting at 9:30 p.m. with Frank Devine (he was in the ISS, I was in one of the Star City buildings) to explain to him the segments that would involve his participation during the October 9th event..

My bags were all packed and I was ready for the big trip! I was filled with all sorts of emotions, ranging from relief to excitement.