We settle into sim. A knock on the door welcomes everyone at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast follows. The morning meeting and all set off to work. Lindsay characterizes soil samples; Stacy plans the EVA; Veronica was measuring her concretions down in the lab. Kelly organizes the engineering room; I interview crew members; the commander contributes to the GreenHab – she took a shower.

The pace continues throughout the day with everyone doing their job, taking care of what needs to be taken care of. Tonight we celebrate St. Patrick's Day a day early with the Commander making her famous corned beef special. Why would anyone want to be anywhere other than analog Mars?