Monday 18th Jan. Physio Day. I had a physio appointment at 12.30 to check out what was really wrong. Turns out I have a lot of flaws. Hehe. First she looked at the way I stood – apparently my right knee turns inwards and I put a lot of pressure on the inside of my right foot because I don’t have the support in my bridge. (I thought I was there for my shins.) Then turns out I have really long ligaments (which I was born with – news to me and quite a few people have it too.) So she moved my knees and elbows from left to right and showed me how they are really loose – made me feel a bit queasy! Then came the shins – I have a big dent in my shin where the boots have been – and there is a big bruise. This is on both legs. Then she gave me some ultra-sound treatment that sends waves into my muscles and vibrates (but your unable to feel it. Really weird) She then gave me some exercises to do – for the whole time I’m skiing so I can keep my shins strong / help get better. She then said I have really weak bum muscles so has given me some exercises to boost it. That made me chuckle!!!! Once the assessment was over she asked if I had an questions. First one: Can I ski? Yes but only for a few hours max. to begin with. Fine by me!!!!!! Great news!!!!! Lets hope tomorrow is a good day!!! Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tuesday 19th Jan. First Day back skiing. As ordered by the physio I only did 2-3 hours skiing. At 9am I went to the boot store and got my new boots with special insoles moulded to my feet for the best fit. They are very comfortable - much more than the old ones! Damn Snow and Rock! For the morning from about 10am I had private tuition with 'The God' as everyone calls him. His is the head of skiing over here and is amazing. So I was very privileged to have the morning skiing with him. He taught me new stances etc and helped me really improve but I did face plant twice. Both my fault as I crossed my skis - not good. We skied until 11.30 / 11.45 and then went to the top of the mountain to have lunch with everyone. My shins were a little tender but I was able to cope with it and knowing I only had about hour of skiing left wasn't such a horrid idea. After lunch I joined a group - the bottom one which doesn't bother me as technically since being here I have only skied for a morning. So it was good taking it easy however after one and a half runs my shins were really hurting and I couldn't put all my weight on the front of my boots so I kept falling over. So I called it quits for the day got the bus back - only about 30 mins before everyone else. 4pm was cookie and milk time - the best time of the day. Fresh cookies and milk yummy!!! The night was very un-productive as I was so tired from falling over and working really hard to get back with everyone else. Ended up going to bed at 9.30 - serious light weight!!!!!!!!! But at dinner I was accosted by the boys to join their ice hockey team – they have to have at least 1 girl in the team – felt quite good they wanted me on their team but now sure if I’ll be any good hehe. I am only allowed to ski in the morning with the group tomorrow – lets hope it goes better than today – no more face plants!! Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Wednesday 20th Jan. Second Day Skiing. Woke up in a lot of pain. I felt like I had been beaten up. Every muscle in my body is aching. Got to the mountain at 9am. Got my boots, poles and skis. Started to put my boots on – wasn’t too bad. Started to buckle them up – PAINFUL!!! I had it on the first buckle and I was so sore. If I couldn’t do them up – there is no way I’ll be able to put my weight on them! Told my group members I wasn’t skiing and came back to the chalet. Not what I wanted to happen. Oh well – I’ll rest and ice them and keep taking my tablets. I’m not going to push myself and end up in worse pain / injury – so I’m taking it easy today and doing all I can to make the swelling go down again!!! Lets hope tomorrow is a lot, lot, lot better. I may go to the spa to spend some time in the hot tub to let the muscles relax. Please cross your fingers everyone. I want to go skiing!!!!! Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx