Sochi, Russia

Back to Russia, but on the Black Sea this time, in Russia's largest resort city. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics Games! Later, the facility will be used to host the 2018 World Cup.

The  2014 Olympic ski jumping hill as seen through my bus window

The Russian government will have spent over $12 billion to prepare the modest city (population 350,000) for the Olympic Games. They have built power plants, hydroelectric plants, a high-speed rail system, two Olympic Villages for the athletes, and another whole city just for media!

1st place Winter Dancer? New sport :)

Olympic Gear for sale everywhere!

Yes, victory is sweet.