I was supposed to be in China but there were a number of inconvenient changes and several races were cancelled (apparently, they cited "financial reasons" to explain the cancellations!).  

So, having already agreed the time off school, we decided that it was best for me to use my time wisely by training here, where I know I will get the miles in and where I know the coaching will be great and then, along with my sister,  I will ski for Ireland in Romania the week before Christmas in the Small Nations cup.