Sweetly Sophie is a star!
I always wanted to have myself one of those Star Trek adventures and Sophie was the star I wanted to visit. Of course my documents weren't quite up to date, so I had to provide a little information that wasn't on the record. That wasn't a problem for me: I really wanted to make the trip.
Once all the paperwork was done, a date was set to leave space dock. It seemed such a long week waiting to start my adventure but there were plenty of personal things to prepare that kept my mind occupied.
All systems were go to meet the crew at a local mess hall prior to launch. That's the preferred method for getting a new traveler on the right path. As time approached there was a slight delay (probably should have expected this for such a worthwhile mission.
The choices had been confirmed as perfectly selected when I set my eyes on the crew. Not only was this a young efficient crew, but they were lively, intelligent and absolutely gorgeous. The crew for the most part was of Italian decent, dark haired and olive skinned, athletic in posture and well dressed for our journey. This crew has a goal of becoming number one in the Fleet, but humbly accepts that these things are proven over time. I could not possibly have any doubts that this mission would be successful and fun.
Due to the slight delay and the time of day, we decided to forgo the meal and go straight to the after dinner drink. A welcome choice on my behalf due to my pre-launch nerves. We discussed all things related to our upcoming journey such as general space travel information, past crews, menu items, things that were available for us to do differently than other crews and I could not help but be drawn in by the personality this crew had. I could have been quite happy to spend my time just continuing to do what we were already doing, but there was a Trek to make to the stars.
Ready to leave space dock. No mention of launch costs, no double checking the countdown, just lets get this party started! !
As with any new crew, there are some procedures that needed to be fine tuned. These issues were handled quickly and with a smile. There was a passion displayed by the crew, which I find hard to describe, to complete the mission no matter what difficulties I had personally. The crew carried out every possible task to make me comfortable and unrushed, though I was very excited and not at my best.
I dined well and found every meal perfectly fit my pallet. There were fruits the size of tangerines, seafood choices that were moist and fresh and dollar sized taffy that were wonderful to chew gently on. There were sausages and nuts, and something I can only describe as warm, wet and fully encompassing called 'lips'. (I think these came from some other world actually.
We passed by Uranus on the way out of the solar system. One of the crew mentioned that the moon was shinny.
I learned many things about our uniforms. I mean the female members of the crew were not happy with some of the attire and expressed a desire to find items that didn't stretch or become loose fitting. Choices are always considered in every detail. Ya got to love a crew that sweats the details.
I must say, this was the trip of a lifetime for me, one that I will be happy to make many times again. I must also say that I'm not sure anything can top the close up view of a star in the making.
I would recommend that anyone interested in space travel, to take the trip to the rising star of Sophie. It is truly one that shouldn't be missed.
Thanks for the wonderful afternoon trip sweety. You know I loved it and will repeat it.
Special thanks to NKKG for the idea to write something a little different.
Be careful out there.
Boris
