Photographic Proof That Journalists In Sochi Are Experiencing First World #SochiProblems

Journalists arriving in Sochi are having a really difficult time adjusting to life in Russia. As a public service announcement, everyone visiting Sochi should be glad that they have running water, a hot water boiler, electricity, Internet access, indoor plumbing, and a roof over their heads. Sorry that you have to throw away your toilet paper instead of flushing it #FirstWorldProblems

So disappointed that they have paved roads.

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Shouldn't this just be covered in dirt and potholes? How am I supposed to drive a car when this thing you call a road is so smooth?

Having running water come out of a tap is completely foreign.

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Where is the well? Its much easier to get water out of a well by using a bucket. Or by walking a few miles to the nearest river.

Too much electricity - all these wires are a trip hazard.

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Adjusting to having electricity can take some time. Especially when you have access to electricity 24/7, that can be real dangerously addictive.

What is this thing you call a shower?

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Does this mean I don't have to boil water on the stove for my bucket bath? I just turn that silver thing and hot water comes out instantly?

The light fixture has fallen and can't turn back on.

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I guess I'll have to go back to using a candle or maybe a flashlight, good thing there is electricity in my hotel.

Indoor toilets? Is that a thing?

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Its more natural to squat over a hole dug in the ground. Also, the ceramic tile is not as inviting as a wooden shack outdoors.

4 rolls of Charmin toilet paper is overwhelming.

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Where is the traditional brown crepe paper? Does the white fluffy toilet paper work as well as leaves?

Having 2 Internet routers is such an inconvenience.

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Disappointed with having Internet access at all. Now no one will ever write me letters. At least I'll be able to tweet on my smartphone.

No flushing the toilet paper?

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Its disgusting that there is even a real toilet, much less toilet paper. Outdoor outhouses without plumbing will never have the same charm.