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I just went to Seoul on the off days lol And it’s bad. You often have to rush between events that are so far away and so close in time, too.

I’ll let you know how goes...

Bring on the Korean death threats You can’t help but root against them. Great night.

Uh-oh. I’m going there for the mass starts... Any words of advice from a Dutchman?

I was secretly hoping that the Netherlands would win it.

The 17th was literally 6 huge events in one evening, then the 19th is practically nothing. Argh.

I can tell you that at the stadium, everyone, and I mean practically EVERYONE, cleared out before the medal ceremony. It was so awkward. I can’t help but root against Korea. When they don’t get their way many people act like spoiled kids. But the people sitting next to me were really nice about it. It’s not everyone who acts like this by any means.

I think I’ll just make a huge blog post with all my photos and descriptions, if people are interested. I’m having trouble uploading lots of photos. Until then here’s me with the ‘Azerbaijani’ skier (really cool guy!)

It was! I met lots of really dedicated fans, too! The German guy was really happy lol. Have good seats for pursuits tomorrow. Will be awesome. Fourcade and Boe coming from behind make for the best races!

Hahaha. Okay. Was at Biathlon today!! Czech medal

Met the guy from Puerto Rico yesterday! For some reason this is the only photo it’ll let me upload OC was amazing but so so cold!

What’s your event schedule? I’m going to the biathlon as well!

In Gangneung now. Hotel where we all sleep in one room on mats and a Korean drama is playing in the background. It’s dirt cheap though. And has spas and hot tubs. So relaxing.

Do you think this could have an effect on the likes of Ahn and Shipulin?

Oh, god. This is huge. All the more reason to get behind Russia now. I bought a flag. 1.5x1m. I can wear it! I wonder if they'll be allowed to compete?!

WHAT?!?!?!? Oh dear I will have to go to Czech House then

My final itinerary is here, if it has an asterisk * it means I'd like to go but only if I get a bargain ticket price (or in some cases, a ticket at all..). So maybe not so final after all . If anyone is anywhere at any of these events feel free to let me know. 9th- Moguls Qualification 10:00 9th- Opening Ceremony 19:00 10th- Cross Country Women Skiathlon 16:15 10th- Short Track Session 19:00 10th- United Korea Women Hockey vs Switzerland 21:10* 11th- Alpine Men's Downhill 11:00* 11th- Biathlon Men's Sprint 20:15 12th- Women's Snowboard Slopestyle Final 10:00* 12th- Biathlon Pursuits 19:10 13th- Short Track Session 19:00* (backup: CC Sprints) 14th- (watch Vlhova in Slovak House) 10:00 14th- Nordic Combined Normal Hill 15:00 14th- Biathlon Women Individual 20:05 15th- Pair Free Skate 10:30 15th- Ice Hockey- Korea vs Czech Republic 21:10 16th- Women's SnowboardCross 10:00 16th- Cross Country Men's 15km Free 15:00 16th- Speed Skating Women's 5000m 20:00 17th- Men Figure Skating Free Program 10:00* (backup: Women SuperG) 17th- Ski Jumping Large Hill Final 21:30 18th- Alpine Men Giant Slalom 10:15 18th- Biathlon Mass Start Men 20:15 18th- (watch Erbanova in Czech House) 21:35 19th- Two-man Bobsleigh Heats 3 and 4 20:15 20th- EXPLORE SEOUL 21st- DMZ TOUR 22nd- Biathlon Women Relay 20:15 23rd- Alpine Women Combined 11:00 (partial) 23rd- Figure Skating Women Free Program 12:30 (partial) 23rd- Biathlon Men Relay 20:15 24th- (watch Ledecka in Czech House) 12:00 24th- (watch Speed Skating Mass Start in Czech House) 20:00 25th- Women Curling Gold Medal Game 9:05 25th- Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game 13:10

I would go to it but I'm stretched a bit thin at the moment. So Slovak house would be the next best thing Will be exciting for sure.

I think I’ll go there to watch the Women’s Slalom

Looks a bit like the Czech speed skating one tbh

Oh gosh what shall we do

I actually like Zeman more. Haha.

Nice and I have the same timeframe exactly. Except I’m away the 20th/21st as I’ll be in Seoul. PM me here when you’d like to plan the interview and we can go from there, haha. That’s weird about the Paralympic thing. Didn’t think it would be so obscure. I predict the 2018 will be a kind of ‘Russian Championships’ with few foreigners.. maybe a few Norwegian rejects too. Lol. Though a higher profile for sure. It has to be. A significant purpose should be to get exposure.

Sorry- really late reply. I recommend you join the FB group ‘Peeps in Gangneung’. It’s an English language group of expats and locals. Great for advice, companionship, and ideas of what to do! I personally found accommodation through there.

I’m going to 26 events and the Opening Ceremony. Hahaha. Trying to get women’s figure skating tickets too. Want to see at least one Russian gold. See what it’s like. If you actually want to do an interview then I’m down for sure! Not sure if I could really add much. I just thought it would be an entertaining idea. Though I definitely have a lot to say on the matter. Shame about the list- I guess we’ll wait it out. Scandalous how they announce it so soon without appeal chance, plus without solid evidence. I do think it’s a conspiracy. Isolate Russia on the international stage. Even North Korea is being given nice treatment. Ridiculous. I'm interested to know about the ‘alternative competitions’ for Russians and who will participate in them!