A CANADIAN'S PERSPECTIVE OF THE 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Part 8 - I’m Feelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot! (Feb 15-16)

We’re experiencing the perfect spring weather here. Only problem is, it’s supposed to be winter. See some of the ways that it’s affecting the cross country event by reading my post at: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/im-feelin-hot-hot-hot/

Part 7 – Feeling Canadian Pride in Russia (Feb 12-14)

Sometimes it takes going abroad to a foreign country to realize just how lucky one is to be Canadian. Read the details in my latest blog post at: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/feeling-canadian-pride-in-russia/

Part 6 - Skating and Skiing and Shooting- Oh My! (Feb 9-11)

The competitions are in full swing now. I’m not only doing course prep, but also getting a chance to see some of the events. See my latest post at: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/skating-and-skiing-and-shooting-oh-my/

Part 5 – Let the Games Begin! (Feb 7-8)

And we’re off! The events have started and I’m enjoying every minute of my time here in Sochi (despite the odd stumbling block). See more at: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/let-the-games-begin/

Part 4 – Final Countdown (Feb 6)

Everything is coming together here during the last day before the Games start. Here is my post about the building excitement here in Sochi: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/the-final-countdown/

Part 3 – Pre-Games Prep (Feb 3-5)

Not long now and the Games will be underway. Last minute preparations are being finalized and the venue is a beehive of activity. Read my third blog posting at: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/pre-games-prep/

Part 2 – Swag, Swag, Swag!!! (Feb 1-2)

I’m starting to settle in here now and am figuring out the ways of the world in Sochi. I have my accreditation and my uniform, and I’m all set to go. See my second blog posting at: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/swag-swag-swag/

Part 1 – And I’m Off (Jan 29-Feb 1)

Having volunteered at the 2010 Winter Olympics and being quite heavily involved in cross country skiing and officiating, I decided to see if I could volunteer for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. I applied online, had an interview over Skype and was eventually accepted.Here is my first post about my 2014 Olympic experience: http://dirkinsochi.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/and-im-off/

Dirk Rohde, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club