Athletes, journalists and spectators have been moving into Sochi, Russia, over the past few days. What they've come to find, however, is that Olympic Park and its surrounding areas aren't as ready for the Games as they should be. With more than $50 billion spent on this year's Winter Olympics, journalists covering the Games might expect their hotels' furnishings to be secure or their sink water to be safe. Unfortunatley, that's not the case.
To our amusement, some journalists who are already in Sochi have taken to social media to share their Olympic mishaps and misfortunes. Over the past few days, they've been keeping the Twittersphere updated on their distresses and woes.
While it may seem a little unorganized right now, let's hope that Sochi can pull it together in time for an amazing opening ceremony on February 7! In the meantime, check out these hilarious tweets from some not-so-lucky Sochi visitors.
1. Um, a little unsettling, no?
My hotel has no water. If restored, the front desk says, "do not use on your face because it contains something very dangerous."#Sochi2014
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) February 4, 2014
2. No, no, no, no.
Water restored, sorta. On the bright side, I now know what very dangerous face water looks like. #Sochi#unfilteredpic.twitter.com/sQWM0vYtyz
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) February 4, 2014
3. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
Also on the bright side: I just washed my face with Evian, like I'm a Kardashian or something.
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) February 4, 2014
4. Thanks, Putin.
The reception of our hotel in #Sochi has no floor. But it does have this welcoming picture. pic.twitter.com/8isdoBuytl
— Kevin Bishop (@bishopk) February 4, 2014
5-8. Only minor details...
Miss you, hot water in my hotel. You were great.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) February 4, 2014
Watch your step @Sochi2014 -- I've noticed on walkway and on sidewalks that not all man holes are always covered. pic.twitter.com/a5Nv4wu5iA
— Jo-Ann Barnas (@JoAnnBarnas) February 1, 2014
Ok, so my hotel doesn't have a lobby yet.
— Mark MacKinnon (@markmackinnon) February 4, 2014
This is the one hotel room @Sochi2014 have given us so far. Shambles. #cnnsochi pic.twitter.com/RTjEkmyan3
— Harry Reekie (@HarryCNN) February 4, 2014
9. No, thank you!
People have asked me what surprised me the most here in Sochi. It's this. Without question ... it's ... THIS. pic.twitter.com/1jj05FNdCP
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 4, 2014
10. Sounds like a good deal to us.
To anyone in Sochi: I am now in possession of three light bulbs. Will trade for a door handle. This offer is real: pic.twitter.com/7AeesqDi8Y
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) February 4, 2014
Yet in the end, it's important to look on the bright side.
Folks, lot of people complaining way too much about #Sochi . It has been gorgeous with some glitches, but none more than in small town USA
— Jason Horowitz (@HorowitzJason) February 5, 2014
Lest anyone gets the wrong idea, love Sochi. Fascinating place. Funny, but fascinating
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) February 5, 2014
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