I will be in Sochi Feb 10 - Feb 21 at Yozh Hostel, in Sochi, not Adler. If I don't mess up the invitation and visa. Failed once already at the Istanbul Russian consulate. They would only take applications from residents. I am resident in Canada - but was only there during the ice storm season once the 45 day visa application window started, and near Edmonton, far from any consulate. They hadn't heard of the simplified process where you get a same day visa at the "Olympic Window". I live in Uzbekistan, with diplomatic accreditation, but am I a "resident" in Russian eyes? Going to talk to my travel agent today to find out if I need to ship my passport to Ottawa.

Mostly watching curling (my cousin coaches Switzerland women) and have 2 tickets for the terrorist event of the year -- the USA - RUS hockey game.

Hope to see you there.