LOCATED BETWEEN THE CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS AND THE BLACK SEA, SOCHI IS RUSSIA'S BIGGEST SUMMER RESORT AND A POPULAR WINTER DESTINATION. AND NOW SOCHI IS THE HOST FOR THE 2014 WINTER OLYMPICS

Monday

Sochi Snow

Will there be enough snow for the Sochi Olympics?

I really hope not!
I don't like Putin and I hope his 50 Billion dollar Olympics is a great big flop.
Why give the Olympics to a DICTATOR???
 I wonder how much he paid the IOC members????


Sochi Olympic Mascots


The Polar Bear
The Polar bear lives beyond the Arctic Circle on a shelf of ice. In his home, everything is made out of ice and snow: his snow shower, his bed, his computer and even his weight-lifting equipment. Arctic explorers raised the Polar Bear from a very early age. They taught him how to ski, speed skate and curl. But above all, the Polar Bear enjoyed riding sports sleighs. He became a real bobsleigh pro. These days, the Polar Bear’s friends often set up bobsleigh competitions. During the long Arctic nights, there’s never a dull moment.
The Hare
The Hare is the busiest creature in the winter forest. Her friends are always amazed by how she finds time to do so much. The little doe hare not only studies at the Forest Academy (where she gets excellent grades) and helps her Mum in the family restaurant, “The Forest Dam”, but she also takes part in sporting events. In addition, she trusts her friends so much that she doesn’t have any secrets. The hare simply loves sports with all her heart. She also loves to sing and dance.
The Leopard
The Leopard is a rescuer and mountain-climber that lives in the uppermost branches of a huge tree, on the highest peak of the snowy mountains in the Caucasus. He is always prepared to help those in need, and on a number of occasions has rescued nearby villages from mighty avalanches. The Leopard is an experienced snowboarder and has taught all his friends and neighbors to snowboard too. He is a cheerful character who enjoys the company of others and loves to go dancing.

Sidney Crosbey Canada's Golden Boy

Should be a great hockey tournament at the Sochi Olympics!

Tuesday

Lindsey Vonn withdraws from 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

Vonn posted the following message on her Facebook page:
"I am devastated to announce that I will not be able to compete in Sochi. I did everything I possibly could to somehow get strong enough to overcome having no ACL but the reality has sunk in that my knee is just too unstable to compete at this level. I'm having surgery soon so that I can be ready for the World Championships at home in Vail next February. On a positive note, this means there will be an additional spot so that one of my teammates can go for gold. Thank you all so much for all of the love and support. I will be cheering for all of the Olympians and especially team USA!''