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

Monday, October 12, was a statutory holiday in Montréal but a medical day for me! This didn’t really put me in the best of moods since the idea of being examined by doctors once again didn’t please me a whole lot. I would much rather have continued sleeping!

In the afternoon, we went for a relaxing sauna and massage, and I felt fine after that. Then, I watched more films with Claudia and we talked for a long time. It’s so nice to spend time with the one you love! She left at around 4:00 in the morning for her 7:00 flight.

Tuesday, October 13, was a relatively quiet day, with a brief 30-minute press conference and some time to myself for filing, sorting out pictures, etc. I hadn’t wanted to touch any of this while Claudia was with me, but now, I had to get to work!

This whole experience in space was still very much a part of me and I didn’t want to get back to reality too fast. I did a few laps in the pool and, since I’m recovering quite rapidly, the doctors have given me permission to leave as early as tomorrow. Yippee!

I therefore rolled up my sleeves and took on the task of putting some order in my paperwork, had my first meeting with Daniel Lamarre, my CEO, updated my mission log, recorded the video for the mission log… Welcome back to Earth, Guy!

And so, I’m leaving tomorrow for Moscow. My adventure in Star City ends here but I intend to be back when Max and Jeff land, in March 2010.