"Boris, I think we have significant advantage here. We have plenty of time to make it to Milan."
"What about other teams?"
"For them, dicey at best."
"Looking at our map, I think we can make this drive in about 2 hours and 40 minutes."
"Venipede again?"
"Yes."
"Flight leaves in like 2 hours and 50 minutes."
"So that's a bit of a gamble."
"Yes."
"Let's go for it. We can always try for the Fast Forward if we get the late plane."
"OK."
(Note: airport security check ins not modeled)
"We're never all that quick on the roads. We'd be cutting things very tight."
"So we'll be on the back plane then."
"Yeah, so let's go ahead and take the Fast Forward. I think Pokemon took the risk to make the drive, and they're the only ones who can get it besides us."
"Sounds like a plan."
"Only an imposter would take such a foolish risk."
"Indeed."
"Brah, normally I'd suggest we take a gamble, but this is a serious gamble."
"Yeah, if we miss it, we're screwed."
"So we're going to have run through the terminal."
"Yeah, plane is boarding... nowish."
"Last call for the flight to Addis Ababa..."
"There's the gate!"
(moments later)
"Hi guys!"
"Damn!"
"I think I'll take this one, Natasha."
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform and no one may perform more than five on the entire race. In this Roadblock, inspired by belief that Ark of Covenant is in this very church, teams must learn to use a whip. They'll take a bullwhip and attempt to destroy five bottles in a five minute span. If they can, archeologist will hand them their next clue."
"Not exactly what I was expecting."
"I'll take this one for us. Normally only Ace Trainers use whips, but I think I can do this."
"Aw man, the Doctors Jones would have loved this task."
"Well, Indiana would have. I'm not sure about his dad."
"Annnnnnd that was simple."
"Wow. You crushed that."
"One of the three of us is probably going to be eliminated, so you've got to drive fast, bro."
"On it."
"I don't think I have arm length for a really good whipping motion."
"Fortunately, we got on that good flight, so we're in good shape as far as not being eliminated."
"How long did we lose on trainers?"
"About 15 minutes."
"Brah, I got this."
"It doesn't look like it."
"I've never used one of these before, give me a minute. to get acclimated."
"That twin seems pretty acclimated. They're gone already and the pilots went for the Fast Forward."
"What, you think we're screwed?"
"No, just saying we're going to have to make up some time."
Standings:
1. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 9 days, 10 hours, 7 minutes, 55 seconds
2. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 9 days, 10 hours, 22 minutes, 39 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 9 days, 10 hours, 40 minutes, 30 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 9 days, 10 hours, 44 minutes, 31 seconds
5. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 9 days, 11 hours, 28 minutes, 28 seconds (on their way to pit stop)
(Pilots set to make up ~80 minutes on everyone due to the Fast Forward)
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Route information:
Drive yourself to the countryside north of Adwa with the provided directions. There you'll find a village and your next clue in the center of town. (Sorry on the verisimilitude front, there's a lack of good places to find village names in this region of Ethiopia).
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this Detour teams must choose between two elements common in village life: Get a Drink or Get a Meal.
In Get a Drink, teams will use the town's well, which is pumped by hand. Working together, they'll pump out 50 gallons of water, filling 10 5 gallon jugs. Once they've done so, they'll use a cart to deliver them to five area families. When they return to the well with a receipt from each family, the town's mayor will hand them their next clue.
In Get a Meal, teams will proceed to this marked house. There, the owner will give them a bowl of kitfo, or raw beef marinated in mitmita, an extremely spicy chili pepper blend. When both team members have fully consumed what's in the bowl, the owner will give them their next clue.
Route information:
Drive yourself to Adwa and find the Abba Garima Monastery. This sixth century monastery, said to be founded for a Byzantine royal, is the pit stop for this leg of the race. The last team to check in here may be eliminated.
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"So, there probably aren't any Pokecenters where we're going, huh?"
"No, but there's probably like... a bed."
"Those do do the same thing, don't they?"
"At least they don't charge you, or it would be the greatest scam ever."
"Trainers are ahead of us, and look, pilots are trying Fast Forward."
"Still have buffer from early flight."
"I'm not comfortable in third."
"Those frat dudes look pretty buff. I'm worried."
"Unsurprising, as the inferior model."
"Well, I think we have enough of a lead we don't have to worry too much either way."
"So maybe let's eat? I'm starving."
"Oh, wow, that's a lot of beef."
"Spicy, too."
"You know how I don't like fire types"
"I think we get water."
"That's disturbingly like doing good deed, Boris."
"I think it'll be faster. That meat scares me."
"Fine."
"Oh crap, frat is right behind us."
"Which Detour to we want?"
"Let's eat, I think they'll take water, and there's no way we beat them at that."
"Bro. Beef. Now."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"And that should be the end of the puzzle."
"Nobody is here still. Hopefully that Detour took some time."
"This is harder than it looks."
"Exhausting."
"That's almost all of it, start asking where we need to go to deliver."
"So I'm done."
"Me too."
"So, where's our clue?"
"Where are we going, Venipede?"
"Awww, you have faith in him!"
"And there's last house we need."
"Wonder how trainers did on their task."
"Their car isn't here."
"Damn."
"Welcome to Adwa, Ethiopia!"
"Welcome, Kirindal and MrTLicious, you're team number one!
"Alright! I wasn't sure if we could catch that first flight."
"Well, let's see how that Fast Forward went for the pilots."
"Welcome, CesareB and Sir Fabulous, you're team number two."
"Darn. Still though, nice job on this leg."
"I think we're actually ahead of the Frats at this."
"I kind of can't believe it."
"Tucker, this suuuuuuuucks."
"Come on Brad, it's just beef and like, chili powder."
"I'm a picky eater, you know that."
"Imagine it's a burger."
"We're done."
"Brooooooo, I'm miserable."
"How much did I cost us."
"We're about nine minutes behind."
"How long is this drive?"
"Maybe thirty minutes."
"So they'd have to get really lost."
"Welcome, Gizzy and Zombie Hero, you're team number three."
"I'm not sure this is the right way."
"It's definitely this way bro."
(driving, running)
"Welcome, premium and Iron Weasel, you're team number four."
"We're still in, nice."
(sad music)
"Welcome, schuss and Auralynx, you're the last team to arrive. I'm... pleased to tell you, however, that this is the second of only two non-elimination legs on the race. Which means you're still alive and can still win The Amazing Race."
"Whoa. We've got to move faster this next leg."
"Seriously dude."
Results
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 9 days, 11 hours, 49 minutes, 26 seconds
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 9 days, 12 hours, 4 seconds (only team with Fast Forward eligibility remaining)
3. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 9 days, 12 hours, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
4. premium and Iron Weasel - 9 days, 12 hours, 30 minutes, 12 seconds
5. schuss and Auralynx - 9 days, 12 hours, 39 minutes, 34 seconds - saved by non-elimination leg
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Welcome to the Abba Garima Monastery in Adwa, Ethiopia. This ancient church where a Byzantine noble was said to miraculously heal locals is now the seventh pit stop in a race around the world. Five teams will set out from here having no idea what's in store for them. They'll have to solve clues hidden in these yellow envelopes to learn where they have to go next. Who will be eliminated... next?
Route Information:
Drive yourself back to Axum, and from there fly to Johannesburg, South Africa. Once there, travel by taxi to Orlando Towers, a decommissioned power station. You'll find your next clue somewhere in the grounds.
Fast Forward:
A Fast Forward is a task that only one team may complete on each leg of the race, and no team can receive more than one Fast Forward on the entire race, so teams must decide when it's most advantageous to go for it. In this Fast Forward, teams will travel to FNB Stadium, where they'll suit up and be put through the paces by a rugby coach. When they've successfully completed the coach's drills, he'll hand them their next clue.
(all relevant information is in that photo, actually)
Roadblock: Who's ready for the ride of their life?
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"I hope we can use that win as momentum."
"I think we can. I've got a good feeling about this."
"How's that good feeling now? Airplane bunch. And a 27 hour flight."
"Still feeling good!"
(in the poketaxi)
"We've been pretty consistent, and we're the only team left with the option to take the Fast Forward."
"We're thinking about taking it today, but we want to see what the clues look like."
"If we think we can succeed, we're going to save it for the last possible moment."
"Speaking of, here we are now."
"Um, looks like some heights thing."
"That's good for us. And by us I mean Sir Fabulous."
"So no Fast Forward?"
"Yeah, let's save it."
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform and no one may perform more than five on the entire race. In this Roadblock, the chosen team member must face their fears and bungee jump from a bridge strung between two cooling towers. When they've completed the jump, they'll be given their next clue by the bungee master."
"Definitely glad you're doing it."
"I told you I was feeling good. We're the second ones here."
"How unusual."
"You want this, Luke?"
"Absolutely."
"I'm not good with heights, Boris."
"I don't like them either, Natasha."
"Flip you for it?"
"Sure."
(Boris pulls out a double headed coin)
"You flip."
"OK"
"Heads. I win! You do it."
"You're the coward, I'm doing it."
"It's our one difference!"
"Bro, I'm definitely taking this one."
"Yeah, dude. I don't like heights."
"Sissy."
"Shut up!"
"Man, he didn't even hesitate. I guess when you've faced ultimate evil, heights aren't no thing."
(yelling)
"Nice job Luke!"
"I'm a little frightened, but it's nothing we can't handle, right Forretress?"
"Here we go... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
"That was so fun!"
"What is she waiting for?"
(yelling)
"JUMP!"
"See, as I've said all along, I'm the real Baron. I'm much more courageous than he is, which I'll prove by jumping off this rope bridge."
"AHHHHHHH"
"Dude, is this safe?"
"Yes."
"Alright, I'll trust you brah. But if I die, I'll kill you."
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
"Um. This seems dangerous."
"Real world physics frighten me."
"I'm seriously not sure this is a good idea."
"AIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE"
Standings:
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 11 days, 5 hours, 13 minutes, 41 seconds
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 11 days, 5 hours, 16 minutes, 57 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 11 days, 5 hours, 18 minutes, 33 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 11 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes, 36 seconds
5. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 11 days, 5 hours, 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Pure Bravery. Found that place by accident while searching for other things, and it really is already set up to do bungee jumping, so I figured sure. I haven't had a bungee task yet, which the real race loves. Plus it keeps things super close and exciting in a late elimination leg.
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Route Information:
Travel by taxi to Joburg Market. Search the stalls there for your next clue.
Detour:
A Detour a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this Detour teams must choose between two elements of the Johannesburg economy: Street Performers or Crane Operators.
In Street Performers, teams will walk to this stall in the market. There, they'll find a number of musical instruments, balls for juggling, and general tools used to entertain people on the street. Then they'll find a likely location and start to perform. When they've managed to collect $25 in tips, they can return to the stall and receive their next clue. Teams with a charming nature and talent may find this task, while those not willing to play up their personalities may find themselves struggling.
In Crane Operators, teams will take a short taxi ride to City Deep, the largest inland port in the world. Each team member must use one of these giant RMG cranes to move three cargo containers onto waiting trucks. When they've done so, the port manager will hand them their next clue. It's a relatively simple task if teams can manage to learn how to control the cranes. But teams that are not mechanically inclined could find themselves confused and losing valuable time.
Route Information:
Make your way to the Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, the pit stop for this leg of the race. Once the residence of Mohandas Gandhi during his time in South Africa, this house is now a museum devoted to his time in the country. The last team to check in here will be eliminated.
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We made it, bro!
Cranes seem pretty cool but that sword-fight thing was sick and we totally killed it; I dunno what to do.
"Good couple of days for us."
"Hopefully our lead is big enough to manage our... navigation deficit."
"It seriously doesn't take very long to jump, so I'm not sure it'll be all that big."
"Well, let's extend it with this task."
"I'm good with droids, a crane is just a big one of those, right?"
"I guess?"
"Let's do that."
"Street performance?"
"I think Mr. Mime can bring in the money."
"OK."
"I think people on the street would be frightened by us."
"They're familiar with twins."
"But we're not twins. And also creepy German nobles."
"Good point, to the cranes!"
"I dunno bro."
"Let's stage a wrestling match. That plays into stereotypes about us, right?"
"Do you think people here will watch that?"
"To see Americans beat each other up? Yes."
"Does it say we can scam people out of money?"
"No."
"Then let's do crane task."
"Agreed."
"Step right up and watch us prove the power of friendship by having our animal friends beat the crap out of each other!"
"And please tip generously!"
"Bro, those little animals are like, whaling on each other."
"That's going to take attention from us whaling on each other."
"We need to pick a different street corner."
"That's three boxes, anyone else here yet?"
"Yeah, Boris and Natasha and the twins are here."
"How are they doing?"
"Spies just got their second, twins have two done, working on the third."
"Let's keep moving."
"Lilligant, use Petal Dance!"
"Whoa, did you know they could do that, bro?"
"Shut up and hit me."
"OK."
"Ow, dammit! You're not supposed to actually hit me!"
"I thought it would be more authentic that way."
"And that's our fifth, Lando."
"We're still about a full operation ahead of the spies. Maybe half of one ahead of the twins."
"Great. Hopefully the other task was hard."
"Thank you, thank you!"
"I think that's enough. Good job Butterfree!"
"Stupid Butterfree."
"Bro, they're done."
"We're close."
"That's the last of them."
"Nice job, brother?"
"So you admit we're equals?"
"I just admitted we're related."
"Man, that was the best leg we've run so far."
"No kidding."
"Welcome, to Johannesburg, South Africa!"
"Welcome, Kirindal and MrTLicious, you're team number one."
"Just so long as we're number in two legs."
"Bro, we're done."
"They're still here. Hopefully we won't get lost on the way to the pit stop."
"They're finished."
"I'll be done in just a minute."
"..."
"There."
"Must move quickly, dear."
"Welcome, CesareB and Sir Fabulous, you're team number two."
"And we still have our Fast Forward, so we're pretty confident we'll be in the final three."
"Welcome, premium and Iron Weasel, you're team number three."
"Solid work." (Fast Forward exhausted)
"They're usually very quick with the navigation."
"Do you see them?"
"What's that cab?"
"It's not them."
"I think we're good as long as we don't get super lost."
"We're taking a shortcut."
(Frats run up to the mat)
"Welcome, schuss and Auralynx, you're team number four. You're still in The Amazing Race."
"Yeah, brah."
"We're going to win."
"Welcome, Gizzy and Zombie Hero, you're the last team to arrive. I'm sorry to tell you you've both been eliminated from the race. You had a good run."
"Foiled by moose and squirrel again!"
Welcome to the Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, South Africa. Once the home of Mohandas Gahndi, this museum and hotel is now serving as the eighth pit stop in a race around the world. The four teams leaving here have no idea what's in store for them and will have to solve clues in these yellow envelopes to discover their next destination.
Route Information:
Make your way back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. From there, fly to Lima, Peru. Once you've arrived in Lima, take a bus to Nasca, in the southern part of the country. From there, find the local airfield, where you'll find your next clue.
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The Fast Forward allows a team to skip all remaining tasks and proceed directly to the pit stop. However, no team can perform more than one Fast Forward on the entire race, so they have to decide when it's most advantageous to go for it. In this, the final Fast Forward, teams will walk to the end of the airfield into this hangar, where a special cargo has been assembled: alpacas. Teams must sheer all 15 alpacas of their wool and store it in these crates. Once they've done so, they'll be given their next clue by the alpaca wrangler.
Roadblock: Who's ready to search the ground?
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Tonight on The Amazing Race: I haven't started writing yet. But: Frats are blind, Trainers go for the last Fast Forward, and the return of charter planes!
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"Only four teams left."
"I kind of can't believe we're still here."
"We didn't have the strongest start. Where to?"
"Peru!"
"Cesare, we've finished second in four of the last five legs. We really need a win."
"Well, it's Fast Forward day. Last one, and we're the only ones who can get it. And at least, unlike pokemon fights, second is not last."
"True enough."
"I can't believe we're still in this."
"The strong starters do seem to be crapping out."
"And we're still here."
"Indeed we are. Now fetch my bag."
"Bro, we're starting in last."
"I noticed."
"It sucks."
"Yes, yes it does."
(airport/plane/bus montage)
"Wait, did we get here first?"
"We have really got the hang of this navigation thing lately."
"It is our destiny, apparently."
"You're sounding like Palpatine. And I think you should do it."
"Alright.
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform and no team member can perform more than five on the entire race. In this Roadblock, the chosen team member will take one of these helicopters and search the ground for the name of their next destination hidden among the intricate line drawings that dominate the area. When they tell their pilot the correct name, he'll give them their next clue."
"Wish I had the Falcon instead of these dinky planes."
"Should I take this?"
"I dunno, bro."
"Well, I've got two left, and you only have one."
"Then I guess it should be you?"
"Where are these alpacas?"
"Shaving them seems mean."
"But the wool is useful! Animals are for exploiting. I mean, being friends with."
"I made you to do my grunt work for me, so this is all you."
"I thought we had come so far yesterday."
"We'll see after you finish the task."
"These things are pretty docile."
"Maybe it's just their nature."
"All 15 of them having the same nature? That seems unlikely."
"We have to go down and re-fuel."
"But I haven't spotted the next destination yet."
"Doesn't matter."
"It's also only been 35 minutes."
"That's the limit."
"What?"
"Bro, I didn't see it."
"Bummer. Neither did the other two teams this time."
"That's some good news at least."
(Nazca lines montage)
"There! Macchu Pichu. Let's land."
"Luke, I got it, we're going to Macchu Pichu."
"Here's your next clue."
"And that's the last of them."
"So now we just have to put all of the wool into these crates..."
"Done."
"Congratulations, you have won the Fast Forward pass! You may skip all remaining tasks and proceed directly to the pit stop, the Temple of the Sun at Macchu Pichu. You'll have to..." (process upcoming)
"Trainers have their Fast Forward, so it's one of the three of us getting eliminated, and the Pilots are done. Though they're just standing by a board, so hopefully we can catch up if my clone comes down with the clue."
"Did you get it?"
"No. Sorry."
"Bro, did you get it?"
"No. Shit."
"Wait, is that it?"
"Machu Picchu! Let's land."
"Got it."
"Not fast enough for me to acknowledge you."
"There, finally."
"Got it dude, Machu Picchu."
"I've seen pictures of that place. It's pretty crazy."
"We've got to sign up for a charter flight..."
"Semi-bunch?"
Standings
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 12 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes, 45 seconds
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 12 days, 22 hours, 45 minutes, 21 seconds (Fast Forward acquired, heading to the pit stop)
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 12 days, 22 hours, 55 minutes, 34 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 12 days, 23 hours, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Endurance. You're just looking out a plane window.
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Route Information: take a charter flight from Nasca to Cusco. There are only two charter flights and they'll depart 20 minutes apart. Once in Cusco, teams will take a train to Aguas Calientes. Finally, after a short walk to the train station, they'll board a bus, which will take them to Machu Picchu, where they'll find their next clue.
First Flight: Trainers and Pilots
Second Flight, 20 minutes behind: Frats and Clones
Detour:
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this task, teams must choose between two elements to ancient Incan society: Drag a Stone or Throw a Ball.
In Drag a Stone, teams will make their way to the rock quarry where they'll have to use ancient methods to haul a massive stone block 300 feet. Once they've done so, they'll be given their next clue. The task is physically demanding, especially at this elevation, but strong teams could find themselves moving well ahead.
In Throw a Ball, teams will make their way to the plaza, where they'll play the Native American sport of Tlatchi. This sport, originating in Mesoamerica, was played in most of the major pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas. After learning the rules, teams will have to throw this rubber ball through a small hoop 25 feet above the ground, while being defended by a pair of Incan Warriors*. When they've managed to score 10 goals, they'll be given the next clue by the priest.
*(extras)
Route Information:
Run to pit stop for this leg of the race, the Temple of the Sun near the center of the Machu Picchu site. The last team to check in here will be eliminated.
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So, barring something truly unusual happening, CesareB will be in the final leg in both races. That's maybe impressive? Or just really lucky. It's actually pretty impressive, and I'll explain why... on Friday night.
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"So there's two flights, 20 minutes apart. That gives us a really good shot at the finals."
"And the trainers are basically in the finals already."
"So as long as we don't blow this lead..."
"We just get to relax. This is pretty great."
"We can't relax too much though."
"I mean, the Roadblock could be like, 5 minutes."
"But it seems unlikely."
"So it's us and the frats and one of us is probably going home."
"A lot of pressure."
"Bro, we can beat those two losers."
"You think?"
"Absolutely."
"GOGOGO."
"Relax, we don't need to run THAT hard."
"I want to beat the pilots just to intimidate them for the last leg."
"Fair enough."
"We are slow on the ground, Luke."
"Yeah."
"OK, here we go."
"Running."
"Bro, we probably should have done more running."
"Probably. Still we should be able to beat those two Germans."
"The mountains aren't helping."
"And there's the mat."
"Awesome."
"Welcome, to Machu Picchu, Peru!"
"Welcome, CesareB and Sir Fabulous, you're team number one, and you will be racing for the fake million dollar prize."
"We and our friends are out to prove the power of our friendship, and we're going to win this race."
"OK, so do you think we should play the game or pull the stones?"
"We are definitely NOT strong enough to pull those stones."
"So game by default."
"Yes."
"Brah, they seem tired."
"And we beat them to the clue."
"How far back do you think they care?"
"Maybe 30 seconds."
"OK. We're strong, let's pull the stone."
"Works for me."
"We're last. They did the stone."
"We should definitely do the game."
"I agree."
"This game is HARD."
"Nothing like Limmie."
"And these Incans are kicking our ass."
"Oof."
"Ugggggh."
"And get the back log..."
"Bro, this sucks."
"It's nice having the same brain."
"Because I know where you're going."
"And now you shoot the ball through the hoop."
"Score!"
"Finally got our third goal."
"I think we're in good shape."
"I'm not so sure."
"We're just behind the pilots."
"Maybe we can outrun them?"
"Let's go."
"Still a little ways to go, bro."
"Hopefully that basketball thing is hard."
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"We're gaining."
"I wonder where the frats are?"
"Hopefully we can just catch these two though so we don't have to worry."
(sprinting)
(pilots make it to the mat first)
"Welcome, Kirindal and"
(clones plow onto the mat)
"MrTlicious, you're team number two,"
"Oh thank God."
"and you will be one of the three teams racing for the fake million dollar first prize."
"Which means that premium and Iron Weasel, you're team number three and will be one of the three teams racing for the fake million dollar first prize."
"We're done, let's get to the mat."
"See anyone still playing?"
"No, bro."
"Shit."
"Welcome, schuss and Auralynx, you are the last team to arrive. I'm sorry to tell you that you've both been eliminated from the race."
"We can't say we're not disappointed. But we had a hell of a run."
"We're happy with how we did."
Results:
1. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 13 days, 3 hours, 47 minutes, 13 seconds
2. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 13 days, 5 hours, 12 minutes, 35 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 13 days, 5 hours, 12 minutes, 41 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 13 days, 5 hours, 35 minutes, 20 seconds (eliminated)
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Welcome to Macchu Pichu, high in the Andes Mountains. This amazing architectural feat, built at the height of the Incan Empire, was the ninth pit stop in a race around the world. Three teams will set out from here with no idea what's in store for them. They'll have to solve clues hidden in these yellow envelopes to discover their next destination. At the end of this leg, one team will cross the finish line first and win the million dollar prize. Who will win The Amazing Race?
Make your way back to Cuzco and find Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. From there, fly to your final destination city, Seattle, Washington. In Seattle, take a taxi to Pike Place Market, where you'll find your next clue.
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this Detour, teams will have to choose between two elements of this famous market and tourist attraction: Supply the Market or Search the Market.
In Supply the Market, teams will find Pike Place Fish Co. and join the workers there in tossing the day's catch. One team member will remain behind the counter, while the other fetches fish from a nearby delivery truck. Then, they'll run and toss the fish to their partner, who must catch it. Once all 50 of the fish are safely behind the counter where they belong, they'll receive their next clue. Teams with good hand eye coordination could find themselves moving quickly, while clumsy teams will have to repeat a number of tosses.
(Dead animals are not animals for animal handling purposes)
In Search the Market, teams will receive a list of odd and obscure trinkets they can find at the market. By asking customers if they've seen any of the items, they'll have to find the appropriate stores and purchase the items. Once they deliver all 15 items to this woman, she'll hand them their next clue. Teams with a way with people should be able to find the items quickly, but you're relying on strangers to be observant to complete the task quickly.
SPECIAL BONUS: We are in Seattle, Washington, and tomorrow's Roadblock will be the traditional memory associated task. For a five minute time credit: where will that task take place? For a further five minute time credit: what's the nature of the task?
Hint: The race is not necessarily taking place in late May/early June.
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"Boris, I think we have significant advantage here. We have plenty of time to make it to Milan."
"What about other teams?"
"For them, dicey at best."
"Looking at our map, I think we can make this drive in about 2 hours and 40 minutes."
"Venipede again?"
"Yes."
"Flight leaves in like 2 hours and 50 minutes."
"So that's a bit of a gamble."
"Yes."
"Let's go for it. We can always try for the Fast Forward if we get the late plane."
"OK."
(Note: airport security check ins not modeled)
"We're never all that quick on the roads. We'd be cutting things very tight."
"So we'll be on the back plane then."
"Yeah, so let's go ahead and take the Fast Forward. I think Pokemon took the risk to make the drive, and they're the only ones who can get it besides us."
"Sounds like a plan."
"Only an imposter would take such a foolish risk."
"Indeed."
"Brah, normally I'd suggest we take a gamble, but this is a serious gamble."
"Yeah, if we miss it, we're screwed."
"So we're going to have run through the terminal."
"Yeah, plane is boarding... nowish."
"Last call for the flight to Addis Ababa..."
"There's the gate!"
(moments later)
"Hi guys!"
"Damn!"
"I think I'll take this one, Natasha."
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform and no one may perform more than five on the entire race. In this Roadblock, inspired by belief that Ark of Covenant is in this very church, teams must learn to use a whip. They'll take a bullwhip and attempt to destroy five bottles in a five minute span. If they can, archeologist will hand them their next clue."
"Not exactly what I was expecting."
"I'll take this one for us. Normally only Ace Trainers use whips, but I think I can do this."
"Aw man, the Doctors Jones would have loved this task."
"Well, Indiana would have. I'm not sure about his dad."
"Annnnnnd that was simple."
"Wow. You crushed that."
"One of the three of us is probably going to be eliminated, so you've got to drive fast, bro."
"On it."
"I don't think I have arm length for a really good whipping motion."
"Fortunately, we got on that good flight, so we're in good shape as far as not being eliminated."
"How long did we lose on trainers?"
"About 15 minutes."
"Brah, I got this."
"It doesn't look like it."
"I've never used one of these before, give me a minute. to get acclimated."
"That twin seems pretty acclimated. They're gone already and the pilots went for the Fast Forward."
"What, you think we're screwed?"
"No, just saying we're going to have to make up some time."
Standings:
1. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 9 days, 10 hours, 7 minutes, 55 seconds
2. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 9 days, 10 hours, 22 minutes, 39 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 9 days, 10 hours, 40 minutes, 30 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 9 days, 10 hours, 44 minutes, 31 seconds
5. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 9 days, 11 hours, 28 minutes, 28 seconds (on their way to pit stop)
(Pilots set to make up ~80 minutes on everyone due to the Fast Forward)
Route information:
Drive yourself to the countryside north of Adwa with the provided directions. There you'll find a village and your next clue in the center of town. (Sorry on the verisimilitude front, there's a lack of good places to find village names in this region of Ethiopia).
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this Detour teams must choose between two elements common in village life: Get a Drink or Get a Meal.
In Get a Drink, teams will use the town's well, which is pumped by hand. Working together, they'll pump out 50 gallons of water, filling 10 5 gallon jugs. Once they've done so, they'll use a cart to deliver them to five area families. When they return to the well with a receipt from each family, the town's mayor will hand them their next clue.
In Get a Meal, teams will proceed to this marked house. There, the owner will give them a bowl of kitfo, or raw beef marinated in mitmita, an extremely spicy chili pepper blend. When both team members have fully consumed what's in the bowl, the owner will give them their next clue.
Route information:
Drive yourself to Adwa and find the Abba Garima Monastery. This sixth century monastery, said to be founded for a Byzantine royal, is the pit stop for this leg of the race. The last team to check in here may be eliminated.
It's written, probably posted at midnight, depending on the Stanley Cup Finals.
"So, there probably aren't any Pokecenters where we're going, huh?"
"No, but there's probably like... a bed."
"Those do do the same thing, don't they?"
"At least they don't charge you, or it would be the greatest scam ever."
"Trainers are ahead of us, and look, pilots are trying Fast Forward."
"Still have buffer from early flight."
"I'm not comfortable in third."
"Those frat dudes look pretty buff. I'm worried."
"Unsurprising, as the inferior model."
"Bro, we're last."
"I'm aware dude."
"So drive faster."
"Well, I think we have enough of a lead we don't have to worry too much either way."
"So maybe let's eat? I'm starving."
"Oh, wow, that's a lot of beef."
"Spicy, too."
"You know how I don't like fire types"
"I think we get water."
"That's disturbingly like doing good deed, Boris."
"I think it'll be faster. That meat scares me."
"Fine."
"Oh crap, frat is right behind us."
"Which Detour to we want?"
"Let's eat, I think they'll take water, and there's no way we beat them at that."
"Bro. Beef. Now."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"And that should be the end of the puzzle."
"Nobody is here still. Hopefully that Detour took some time."
"This... is... a... lot... of... food..."
"Seriously, bro."
"This is harder than it looks."
"Exhausting."
"That's almost all of it, start asking where we need to go to deliver."
"So I'm done."
"Me too."
"So, where's our clue?"
"Where are we going, Venipede?"
"Awww, you have faith in him!"
"And there's last house we need."
"Wonder how trainers did on their task."
"Their car isn't here."
"Damn."
"Welcome to Adwa, Ethiopia!"
"Welcome, Kirindal and MrTLicious, you're team number one!
"Alright! I wasn't sure if we could catch that first flight."
"Well, let's see how that Fast Forward went for the pilots."
"Welcome, CesareB and Sir Fabulous, you're team number two."
"Darn. Still though, nice job on this leg."
"I think we're actually ahead of the Frats at this."
"I kind of can't believe it."
"Tucker, this suuuuuuuucks."
"Come on Brad, it's just beef and like, chili powder."
"I'm a picky eater, you know that."
"Imagine it's a burger."
"We're done."
"Brooooooo, I'm miserable."
"How much did I cost us."
"We're about nine minutes behind."
"How long is this drive?"
"Maybe thirty minutes."
"So they'd have to get really lost."
"Welcome, Gizzy and Zombie Hero, you're team number three."
"I'm not sure this is the right way."
"It's definitely this way bro."
(driving, running)
"Welcome, premium and Iron Weasel, you're team number four."
"We're still in, nice."
(sad music)
"Welcome, schuss and Auralynx, you're the last team to arrive. I'm... pleased to tell you, however, that this is the second of only two non-elimination legs on the race. Which means you're still alive and can still win The Amazing Race."
"Whoa. We've got to move faster this next leg."
"Seriously dude."
Results
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 9 days, 11 hours, 49 minutes, 26 seconds
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 9 days, 12 hours, 4 seconds (only team with Fast Forward eligibility remaining)
3. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 9 days, 12 hours, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
4. premium and Iron Weasel - 9 days, 12 hours, 30 minutes, 12 seconds
5. schuss and Auralynx - 9 days, 12 hours, 39 minutes, 34 seconds - saved by non-elimination leg
Welcome to the Abba Garima Monastery in Adwa, Ethiopia. This ancient church where a Byzantine noble was said to miraculously heal locals is now the seventh pit stop in a race around the world. Five teams will set out from here having no idea what's in store for them. They'll have to solve clues hidden in these yellow envelopes to learn where they have to go next. Who will be eliminated... next?
Route Information:
Drive yourself back to Axum, and from there fly to Johannesburg, South Africa. Once there, travel by taxi to Orlando Towers, a decommissioned power station. You'll find your next clue somewhere in the grounds.
Fast Forward:
A Fast Forward is a task that only one team may complete on each leg of the race, and no team can receive more than one Fast Forward on the entire race, so teams must decide when it's most advantageous to go for it. In this Fast Forward, teams will travel to FNB Stadium, where they'll suit up and be put through the paces by a rugby coach. When they've successfully completed the coach's drills, he'll hand them their next clue.
(all relevant information is in that photo, actually)
Roadblock: Who's ready for the ride of their life?
All legs are now elimination. CesareB and Sir Fabulous have the only remaining Fast Forward decisions.
"I hope we can use that win as momentum."
"I think we can. I've got a good feeling about this."
"How's that good feeling now? Airplane bunch. And a 27 hour flight."
"Still feeling good!"
(in the poketaxi)
"We've been pretty consistent, and we're the only team left with the option to take the Fast Forward."
"We're thinking about taking it today, but we want to see what the clues look like."
"If we think we can succeed, we're going to save it for the last possible moment."
"Speaking of, here we are now."
"Um, looks like some heights thing."
"That's good for us. And by us I mean Sir Fabulous."
"So no Fast Forward?"
"Yeah, let's save it."
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform and no one may perform more than five on the entire race. In this Roadblock, the chosen team member must face their fears and bungee jump from a bridge strung between two cooling towers. When they've completed the jump, they'll be given their next clue by the bungee master."
"Definitely glad you're doing it."
"I told you I was feeling good. We're the second ones here."
"How unusual."
"You want this, Luke?"
"Absolutely."
"I'm not good with heights, Boris."
"I don't like them either, Natasha."
"Flip you for it?"
"Sure."
(Boris pulls out a double headed coin)
"You flip."
"OK"
"Heads. I win! You do it."
"You're the coward, I'm doing it."
"It's our one difference!"
"Bro, I'm definitely taking this one."
"Yeah, dude. I don't like heights."
"Sissy."
"Shut up!"
"Man, he didn't even hesitate. I guess when you've faced ultimate evil, heights aren't no thing."
(yelling)
"Nice job Luke!"
"I'm a little frightened, but it's nothing we can't handle, right Forretress?"
"Here we go... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
"That was so fun!"
"What is she waiting for?"
(yelling)
"JUMP!"
"See, as I've said all along, I'm the real Baron. I'm much more courageous than he is, which I'll prove by jumping off this rope bridge."
"AHHHHHHH"
"Dude, is this safe?"
"Yes."
"Alright, I'll trust you brah. But if I die, I'll kill you."
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
"Um. This seems dangerous."
"Real world physics frighten me."
"I'm seriously not sure this is a good idea."
"AIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE"
Standings:
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 11 days, 5 hours, 13 minutes, 41 seconds
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 11 days, 5 hours, 16 minutes, 57 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 11 days, 5 hours, 18 minutes, 33 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 11 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes, 36 seconds
5. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 11 days, 5 hours, 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Pure Bravery. Found that place by accident while searching for other things, and it really is already set up to do bungee jumping, so I figured sure. I haven't had a bungee task yet, which the real race loves. Plus it keeps things super close and exciting in a late elimination leg.
Route Information:
Travel by taxi to Joburg Market. Search the stalls there for your next clue.
Detour:
A Detour a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this Detour teams must choose between two elements of the Johannesburg economy: Street Performers or Crane Operators.
In Street Performers, teams will walk to this stall in the market. There, they'll find a number of musical instruments, balls for juggling, and general tools used to entertain people on the street. Then they'll find a likely location and start to perform. When they've managed to collect $25 in tips, they can return to the stall and receive their next clue. Teams with a charming nature and talent may find this task, while those not willing to play up their personalities may find themselves struggling.
In Crane Operators, teams will take a short taxi ride to City Deep, the largest inland port in the world. Each team member must use one of these giant RMG cranes to move three cargo containers onto waiting trucks. When they've done so, the port manager will hand them their next clue. It's a relatively simple task if teams can manage to learn how to control the cranes. But teams that are not mechanically inclined could find themselves confused and losing valuable time.
Route Information:
Make your way to the Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, the pit stop for this leg of the race. Once the residence of Mohandas Gandhi during his time in South Africa, this house is now a museum devoted to his time in the country. The last team to check in here will be eliminated.
Cranes seem pretty cool but that sword-fight thing was sick and we totally killed it; I dunno what to do.
"Good couple of days for us."
"Hopefully our lead is big enough to manage our... navigation deficit."
"It seriously doesn't take very long to jump, so I'm not sure it'll be all that big."
"Well, let's extend it with this task."
"I'm good with droids, a crane is just a big one of those, right?"
"I guess?"
"Let's do that."
"Street performance?"
"I think Mr. Mime can bring in the money."
"OK."
"I think people on the street would be frightened by us."
"They're familiar with twins."
"But we're not twins. And also creepy German nobles."
"Good point, to the cranes!"
"I dunno bro."
"Let's stage a wrestling match. That plays into stereotypes about us, right?"
"Do you think people here will watch that?"
"To see Americans beat each other up? Yes."
"Does it say we can scam people out of money?"
"No."
"Then let's do crane task."
"Agreed."
"Step right up and watch us prove the power of friendship by having our animal friends beat the crap out of each other!"
"And please tip generously!"
"Bro, those little animals are like, whaling on each other."
"That's going to take attention from us whaling on each other."
"We need to pick a different street corner."
"That's three boxes, anyone else here yet?"
"Yeah, Boris and Natasha and the twins are here."
"How are they doing?"
"Spies just got their second, twins have two done, working on the third."
"Let's keep moving."
"Lilligant, use Petal Dance!"
"Whoa, did you know they could do that, bro?"
"Shut up and hit me."
"OK."
"Ow, dammit! You're not supposed to actually hit me!"
"I thought it would be more authentic that way."
"And that's our fifth, Lando."
"We're still about a full operation ahead of the spies. Maybe half of one ahead of the twins."
"Great. Hopefully the other task was hard."
"Thank you, thank you!"
"I think that's enough. Good job Butterfree!"
"Stupid Butterfree."
"Bro, they're done."
"We're close."
"That's the last of them."
"Nice job, brother?"
"So you admit we're equals?"
"I just admitted we're related."
"Man, that was the best leg we've run so far."
"No kidding."
"Welcome, to Johannesburg, South Africa!"
"Welcome, Kirindal and MrTLicious, you're team number one."
"Just so long as we're number in two legs."
"Bro, we're done."
"They're still here. Hopefully we won't get lost on the way to the pit stop."
"They're finished."
"I'll be done in just a minute."
"..."
"There."
"Must move quickly, dear."
"Welcome, CesareB and Sir Fabulous, you're team number two."
"And we still have our Fast Forward, so we're pretty confident we'll be in the final three."
"Welcome, premium and Iron Weasel, you're team number three."
"Solid work." (Fast Forward exhausted)
"They're usually very quick with the navigation."
"Do you see them?"
"What's that cab?"
"It's not them."
"I think we're good as long as we don't get super lost."
"We're taking a shortcut."
(Frats run up to the mat)
"Welcome, schuss and Auralynx, you're team number four. You're still in The Amazing Race."
"Yeah, brah."
"We're going to win."
"Welcome, Gizzy and Zombie Hero, you're the last team to arrive. I'm sorry to tell you you've both been eliminated from the race. You had a good run."
"Foiled by moose and squirrel again!"
Results
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 11 days, 6 hours, 58 minutes, 34 seconds (Fast Forward exhausted)
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 11 days, 7 hours, 6 minutes, 20 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 11 days, 7 hours, 9 minutes, 40 seconds (Fast Forward exhausted)
4. schuss and Auralynx - 11 days, 7 hours, 10 minutes, 17 seconds (Fast Forward exhausted)
5. Gizzy and Zombie Hero - 11 days, 7 hours, 15 minutes, 14 seconds (eliminated)
Welcome to the Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, South Africa. Once the home of Mohandas Gahndi, this museum and hotel is now serving as the eighth pit stop in a race around the world. The four teams leaving here have no idea what's in store for them and will have to solve clues in these yellow envelopes to discover their next destination.
Route Information:
Make your way back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. From there, fly to Lima, Peru. Once you've arrived in Lima, take a bus to Nasca, in the southern part of the country. From there, find the local airfield, where you'll find your next clue.
The Fast Forward allows a team to skip all remaining tasks and proceed directly to the pit stop. However, no team can perform more than one Fast Forward on the entire race, so they have to decide when it's most advantageous to go for it. In this, the final Fast Forward, teams will walk to the end of the airfield into this hangar, where a special cargo has been assembled: alpacas. Teams must sheer all 15 alpacas of their wool and store it in these crates. Once they've done so, they'll be given their next clue by the alpaca wrangler.
Roadblock: Who's ready to search the ground?
No.
You haven't looked at Team Pokemon's intelligence scores lately, have you?
"Only four teams left."
"I kind of can't believe we're still here."
"We didn't have the strongest start. Where to?"
"Peru!"
"Cesare, we've finished second in four of the last five legs. We really need a win."
"Well, it's Fast Forward day. Last one, and we're the only ones who can get it. And at least, unlike pokemon fights, second is not last."
"True enough."
"I can't believe we're still in this."
"The strong starters do seem to be crapping out."
"And we're still here."
"Indeed we are. Now fetch my bag."
"Bro, we're starting in last."
"I noticed."
"It sucks."
"Yes, yes it does."
(airport/plane/bus montage)
"Wait, did we get here first?"
"We have really got the hang of this navigation thing lately."
"It is our destiny, apparently."
"You're sounding like Palpatine. And I think you should do it."
"Alright.
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform and no team member can perform more than five on the entire race. In this Roadblock, the chosen team member will take one of these helicopters and search the ground for the name of their next destination hidden among the intricate line drawings that dominate the area. When they tell their pilot the correct name, he'll give them their next clue."
"Wish I had the Falcon instead of these dinky planes."
"Should I take this?"
"I dunno, bro."
"Well, I've got two left, and you only have one."
"Then I guess it should be you?"
"Where are these alpacas?"
"Shaving them seems mean."
"But the wool is useful! Animals are for exploiting. I mean, being friends with."
"I made you to do my grunt work for me, so this is all you."
"I thought we had come so far yesterday."
"We'll see after you finish the task."
"These things are pretty docile."
"Maybe it's just their nature."
"All 15 of them having the same nature? That seems unlikely."
"We have to go down and re-fuel."
"But I haven't spotted the next destination yet."
"Doesn't matter."
"It's also only been 35 minutes."
"That's the limit."
"What?"
"Bro, I didn't see it."
"Bummer. Neither did the other two teams this time."
"That's some good news at least."
(Nazca lines montage)
"There! Macchu Pichu. Let's land."
"Luke, I got it, we're going to Macchu Pichu."
"Here's your next clue."
"And that's the last of them."
"So now we just have to put all of the wool into these crates..."
"Done."
"Congratulations, you have won the Fast Forward pass! You may skip all remaining tasks and proceed directly to the pit stop, the Temple of the Sun at Macchu Pichu. You'll have to..." (process upcoming)
"Trainers have their Fast Forward, so it's one of the three of us getting eliminated, and the Pilots are done. Though they're just standing by a board, so hopefully we can catch up if my clone comes down with the clue."
"Did you get it?"
"No. Sorry."
"Bro, did you get it?"
"No. Shit."
"Wait, is that it?"
"Machu Picchu! Let's land."
"Got it."
"Not fast enough for me to acknowledge you."
"There, finally."
"Got it dude, Machu Picchu."
"I've seen pictures of that place. It's pretty crazy."
"We've got to sign up for a charter flight..."
"Semi-bunch?"
Standings
1. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 12 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes, 45 seconds
2. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 12 days, 22 hours, 45 minutes, 21 seconds (Fast Forward acquired, heading to the pit stop)
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 12 days, 22 hours, 55 minutes, 34 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 12 days, 23 hours, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Endurance. You're just looking out a plane window.
Route Information: take a charter flight from Nasca to Cusco. There are only two charter flights and they'll depart 20 minutes apart. Once in Cusco, teams will take a train to Aguas Calientes. Finally, after a short walk to the train station, they'll board a bus, which will take them to Machu Picchu, where they'll find their next clue.
First Flight: Trainers and Pilots
Second Flight, 20 minutes behind: Frats and Clones
Detour:
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this task, teams must choose between two elements to ancient Incan society: Drag a Stone or Throw a Ball.
In Drag a Stone, teams will make their way to the rock quarry where they'll have to use ancient methods to haul a massive stone block 300 feet. Once they've done so, they'll be given their next clue. The task is physically demanding, especially at this elevation, but strong teams could find themselves moving well ahead.
In Throw a Ball, teams will make their way to the plaza, where they'll play the Native American sport of Tlatchi. This sport, originating in Mesoamerica, was played in most of the major pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas. After learning the rules, teams will have to throw this rubber ball through a small hoop 25 feet above the ground, while being defended by a pair of Incan Warriors*. When they've managed to score 10 goals, they'll be given the next clue by the priest.
*(extras)
Route Information:
Run to pit stop for this leg of the race, the Temple of the Sun near the center of the Machu Picchu site. The last team to check in here will be eliminated.
"So there's two flights, 20 minutes apart. That gives us a really good shot at the finals."
"And the trainers are basically in the finals already."
"So as long as we don't blow this lead..."
"We just get to relax. This is pretty great."
"We can't relax too much though."
"I mean, the Roadblock could be like, 5 minutes."
"But it seems unlikely."
"So it's us and the frats and one of us is probably going home."
"A lot of pressure."
"Bro, we can beat those two losers."
"You think?"
"Absolutely."
"GOGOGO."
"Relax, we don't need to run THAT hard."
"I want to beat the pilots just to intimidate them for the last leg."
"Fair enough."
"We are slow on the ground, Luke."
"Yeah."
"OK, here we go."
"Running."
"Bro, we probably should have done more running."
"Probably. Still we should be able to beat those two Germans."
"The mountains aren't helping."
"And there's the mat."
"Awesome."
"Welcome, to Machu Picchu, Peru!"
"Welcome, CesareB and Sir Fabulous, you're team number one, and you will be racing for the fake million dollar prize."
"We and our friends are out to prove the power of our friendship, and we're going to win this race."
"OK, so do you think we should play the game or pull the stones?"
"We are definitely NOT strong enough to pull those stones."
"So game by default."
"Yes."
"Brah, they seem tired."
"And we beat them to the clue."
"How far back do you think they care?"
"Maybe 30 seconds."
"OK. We're strong, let's pull the stone."
"Works for me."
"We're last. They did the stone."
"We should definitely do the game."
"I agree."
"This game is HARD."
"Nothing like Limmie."
"And these Incans are kicking our ass."
"Oof."
"Ugggggh."
"And get the back log..."
"Bro, this sucks."
"It's nice having the same brain."
"Because I know where you're going."
"And now you shoot the ball through the hoop."
"Score!"
"Finally got our third goal."
"I think we're in good shape."
"I'm not so sure."
"We're about halfway."
/grunt
"That's our fifth."
"So we're done?"
"Yeah."
"Let's run."
"We're just behind the pilots."
"Maybe we can outrun them?"
"Let's go."
"Still a little ways to go, bro."
"Hopefully that basketball thing is hard."
13
"We're gaining."
"I wonder where the frats are?"
"Hopefully we can just catch these two though so we don't have to worry."
(sprinting)
(pilots make it to the mat first)
"Welcome, Kirindal and"
(clones plow onto the mat)
"MrTlicious, you're team number two,"
"Oh thank God."
"and you will be one of the three teams racing for the fake million dollar first prize."
"Which means that premium and Iron Weasel, you're team number three and will be one of the three teams racing for the fake million dollar first prize."
"We're done, let's get to the mat."
"See anyone still playing?"
"No, bro."
"Shit."
"Welcome, schuss and Auralynx, you are the last team to arrive. I'm sorry to tell you that you've both been eliminated from the race."
"We can't say we're not disappointed. But we had a hell of a run."
"We're happy with how we did."
Results:
1. CesareB and Sir Fabulous - 13 days, 3 hours, 47 minutes, 13 seconds
2. Kirindal and MrTLicious - 13 days, 5 hours, 12 minutes, 35 seconds
3. premium and Iron Weasel - 13 days, 5 hours, 12 minutes, 41 seconds
4. schuss and Auralynx - 13 days, 5 hours, 35 minutes, 20 seconds (eliminated)
Welcome to Macchu Pichu, high in the Andes Mountains. This amazing architectural feat, built at the height of the Incan Empire, was the ninth pit stop in a race around the world. Three teams will set out from here with no idea what's in store for them. They'll have to solve clues hidden in these yellow envelopes to discover their next destination. At the end of this leg, one team will cross the finish line first and win the million dollar prize. Who will win The Amazing Race?
Make your way back to Cuzco and find Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. From there, fly to your final destination city, Seattle, Washington. In Seattle, take a taxi to Pike Place Market, where you'll find your next clue.
A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with their own pros and cons. In this Detour, teams will have to choose between two elements of this famous market and tourist attraction: Supply the Market or Search the Market.
In Supply the Market, teams will find Pike Place Fish Co. and join the workers there in tossing the day's catch. One team member will remain behind the counter, while the other fetches fish from a nearby delivery truck. Then, they'll run and toss the fish to their partner, who must catch it. Once all 50 of the fish are safely behind the counter where they belong, they'll receive their next clue. Teams with good hand eye coordination could find themselves moving quickly, while clumsy teams will have to repeat a number of tosses.
(Dead animals are not animals for animal handling purposes)
In Search the Market, teams will receive a list of odd and obscure trinkets they can find at the market. By asking customers if they've seen any of the items, they'll have to find the appropriate stores and purchase the items. Once they deliver all 15 items to this woman, she'll hand them their next clue. Teams with a way with people should be able to find the items quickly, but you're relying on strangers to be observant to complete the task quickly.
SPECIAL BONUS: We are in Seattle, Washington, and tomorrow's Roadblock will be the traditional memory associated task. For a five minute time credit: where will that task take place? For a further five minute time credit: what's the nature of the task?
Hint: The race is not necessarily taking place in late May/early June.
Good run, bro!
Trainers: 5, 7, 5, 2, 5, 2, 2, 2, 1 = 3.44
Clones: 6, 4, 8, 5, 1, 5, 4, 3, 3 = 4.33
Pilots: 10, 8, 7, 3, 6, 3, 1, 1, 2 = 4.56
(Worth noting: second straight race the non-eliminated team in leg 1 is in the final three)
3DS: 1289-8447-4695
JD, you were eliminated days ago.
You mean these strategic running shorts do nothing but show off my awesome legs?
Yeah, about that...
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TOMORROW.