SEASON #25 25TH ANNIVERSARY NEW YORK CITY - LOS ANGELES AMY & MAYA

I am writing this blog as it happens. So far it is good.  Some players I like already & few I do not.

TEAMS (11)
1.  ADAM & BETHANY:  from Hawaii.  Surfers.  She handicap  Dating.  (I like them)
2.  AMY & MAYA:  from Wisconsin.  Scientist.  Friends.
3.  DENNIS & ISABELLE:  from CA  dating.  Asian.
4.  BROOKE & ROBBIE:  from TX & NJ. Wrestlers & Dating.
5.  KEITH & WHITNEY: from TN.  Engaged.  Met on SURVIVOR  ( I like them)
6.  KYM & ALLI:  from NY.  Cyclist.  Friends.
7.  LISA & MICHELLE:  from FL.  sisters.  Beautiful & blonde. Realtor.Think them perfect. (don't like them).
8.  MICHEAL & SCOTT:  from Boston, MASS.  Firemen.  (like them).
9.  TIM & TE JAY:  from CA  College Sweetheart.  Season Gay Team.
10.  SHELLEY & NICI:  from Detroit, MI.  Mother daughter team.  Black.  (like them)
11.  MISTI & JIM:  from SC.  Dentists.  with perfect teeth.  (don't like them)

ARRIVED BY:  New York Taxi Cab to Times Square.

LEG #1:

NEW TWIST:  First team win the first leg win the SAVE - which will keep them fro being eliminated.
Head to end of the FIRST SEASON ENDED. ( FLUSHING MEADOW PARK)

- The ask FRANK of Season#1.
Then fly to ST. THOMAS US VIRGIN ISLAND  then head to VENDOR'S PLAZA.  Sign up for SEA FLIGHT.
ROUTE INFO: LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: jump off a big rock into the water.
Proceed to:  BLACKBEARD'S REVENGE.
ROUTE INFO:  DON'T ROCK THE BOAT.  - take a small boat to island.
ROAD BLOCK:   Worth it's Weight in Gold.  -use a compass to find next clue.
PIT STOP:  Fort Christian
- ST PLACE:  MISTI & JIM get the Save.
- Brooke & Robbie's little boat sunk so they had to swim with it.
- At JFK airport Adam & Bethany thought they were in 1st place but they were at the wrong counter.
- Shelley helped Robbie with compass & he found it before her.
-Alli doesn't where the sun raise & set.
- 3 Teams race to the pit stop & take the 4 hour penalty(didn't finish the RB
 Realtor,  Firemen from Boston & Keith & Whitney.
LAST:  Lisa & Michelle.  they were very shocked.

LEG #2:
Fly to LONDON, ENGLAND then take taxi to TOWER BRIDGE for next clue.  Look for the PEARLY KING /QUEEN.
DETOUR:  About Face or Pancake Race.
- perform guide duty or make pancake & take a lap around the field.
Now, travel by train at PADDINGTON STATION to OXFORD for next clue.
ROUTE INFO:  Back & Punt.
ROUTE INFO:  Christ - Church College.
- tip Bowler Hat for next clue.
Now go to PIT STOP:  Blenheim Palace. (where Churchill's was born).
- 1st place - Adam & Bethany - prize - trip to Sweden.
- LAST & ELIMINATED:  Dennis & Isabelle.  ( they over prepared for the race).

LEG #3:

Travel by land & Sea to SHETLAND, ISLAND, SCOTLAND.

Drive to ROYAL LIFEBOAT and find a PUFFIN for next clue.  Drive to SCALLAWAY CASTLE and search for next clue.  

DETOUR:  Pony Up      or   Light My Fire.

- carry 50 peats in pony   or build a viking torch.

Now drive to BERRY FARM on BERRY RD.

ROUTE INFO:  Flock together.

Now go where the PIN came from (MUSEUM).

PIT STOP:  St. Ninian's Isle.

- 1ST PLACE - The Denist again. prize - trip to Denabi.

- LAST - The Fireman ( had an injury).

LEG #5:

Take a 13 hr. FERRY back to ABERDEEN  then fly to COPENHAGEN, DENMARK for next clue on a FORD MAXI.  Drive to MALMO, SWEDEN.  If they drive economical then do not have answer if not answer  a geographical question.  WHAT ARE THE CAPITAL OF DENMARK, SWEDEN & NORWAY?  

DETOUR  - Parking Space   or Wedding Cake.

- arrange furniture under 30 minutes    or  take 9 tier by bicycle to another place.

Now drive to IDA DAVIDSEN RESTAURANT.  

ROAD BLOCK:  Take a Number.

- memorize a customer's order.

PIT STOP:  VM HOUSES

  1ST PLACE - Kym & Alli - prize - new car.

  LAST:  The Dentist  wasn't eliminate.  Non-eliminated leg..

LEG #6:  

Fly to KINGDOM OF MARRAKECH, MOROCCO  then search market place of JEMAA EL-FNAA for the food garage for the next  clue.

ROUTE INFO:  Cart it Out.

- help set-up the food cart.

SPEED BUMP:  the Dentist.  Getting the Hang of it.

- hung 80 rugs.

Then make way to on foot to BAB DEBBAGH TANNERY for next clue.

ROAD BLOCK:  Pulling Your Hair Out.

Proceed to BEN YOUSSEF MEDERSA.

DETOUR:  Twirl Time      or Tea Time.

Now proceed to the LE GRAND BALCON DU CAFE GLACIER. (from Season One)  for next clue & U-TURN.

U-TURN:  Whitney & Keith by Nici &Shelley 'cause they butted in front of them at the detour.

PIT STOP:  AL  MATJAR CARPET SHOP

- 1ST PLACE - Kym & Alli Prize - $5,000 each.

LAST - Whitney & Keith.

LEG #8:

Fly to PALERMO, SICILY  proceed to TEATRO DI VERDURA    for the next clue.  Make way to VILLA COSTANZA  

ROAD BLOCK:  On the Fast Track.- go carts up the hill in under 4 minutes.

DETOUR:  Painters  or Posers.

PIT STOP:  VILLA  NISCEMI   (300 LEGS)

1ST PLACE - THE DENTIST - PRIZE TRIP TO Jamaica

LAST :  Tim & TeJay - non-elimination leg speed bump next leg.

LEG #9:

Make Way by ferry to MALTA  - go tp BRIDGE BAR -  pick up drinks on a tray carrying up the steps to  MALTAZE KNIGHTS   for their clues.  Make way to ZURRIEQ VALLEY SEA INLET   search for your next clue. 

ROAD BLOCK:  Into the Blue.

- Repel 20 stories into the blue sea & swim for their next clue.

Head to CHURCH OF ST. SCHOLASTICA  - search for their next clue.

DETOUR:  Shine or Flag.  with no intructions.

SPEED BUMP:  Tim & TeJay

- Paint the Maltaze Cross.

PIT STOP: FORT MANDEL 

  1ST PLACE:  Bethany & Adam - prize - $10,000 each.

  LAST:  Tim & TeJay Eliminated 'cause they wait too long to change detour.

EPISODE TEN:

Fly to SINGAPORE take ferry to island search for PULAU UBIN COCNUT STAND Drink a coconut drink for next clue. 

FAST FORWARD:  Riding the Wave.

- Kim & Alli tried  but Adam & Bethany came up & got the FF.

Go to MARINA BAY SANDS HOTEL for next clue. 

ROAD BLOCK:  High Wire Act. for next clue.

Make way to Center Square look for the next clue.

DETOUR:  China Cup   or  Chili Crabs.

Go to FORT CANNING PARK for the U-Turn & next clue.

  Adam & Bethany was u-yurn by Maya & Alli but they were ahead of them

In the Lion's Den for the next clue.  (search four statue for the clue.

PIT STOP:  FULLERTON PAVILION: 

  1ST PLACE:  Adam & Bethany.

   LAST:  Kim & Alli  - never getting the fast forward.

EPISODE #11:

Fly to MANILA, PHILIPPINES then find the Flower Vendor for your next clue. which is at 6:30 am.  Then make way to ROSARIO MUNICIPAL PLAZA by jeepixi to SALINAS SPECIAL  for your next clue.

DETOUR:  Catch or Coach.

- catch 3 baskets of fish from the ocean or but together a side car on a motorcycle.

Now make your way to NAIC RICE FIELDS for next clue.

SWITCH BACK :  from Season -5 Ox Find Clue. 

- Robbie acted just like Rob doing the  challenge.

PIT STOP:  Rice Farm.

1st Place - The Dentist prize - trip to Viet Nam

2nd place - The Chemist.

3rd place - The Surfer &

4th Place  & not eliminated - The Wrestlers - will have a speed bump next leg.

EPISODE #12;

4 Teams left.

Travel by Jeepney to  RAJAH SULAYMAN PARK  For next clue. 

- two teams ( the Chemists & the Dentists )  went the wrong way.

SPEED BUMP:  Brook & Robbie.  Road Assistance - transfer a load of supplies to new bike.

DETOUR:  This or That.

- no instructions on what to do.

- This - play basketball & goal 21 points   or That - race a bike cap around the course under 17 minutes.

Make way to DELISORIA MARKET  & search for the mark Jeepney.

- Bethany & Adam lost their clue.

ROAD BLOCK:  Deliver the Goods.

- most of the teams didn't see the directions when to take the goods.

PIT STOP:  Fort San Diego.

- 1st Place - Brook & Robbie  no prize.

- 2nd Place - Adam & Bethany

- 3rd Place - Misti & Jim  

- Last - Amy & Maya wasn't eliminated.

4 teams will race to the final

- no rest race continue.

FINAL LEG:

Fly to the Final City:  LOS ANGELES  then choose a Ford Explorer Sport to get the next clue.  Bring the Manila Envelope given to them at the end of the last leg.    Go downtown to City  Hall for next clue.  Now go to SOUTHWEST MARINE WAREHOUSE  for next clue.

ROAD BLOCK:    Action Hero - Crash thru a 3rd story building window.

Run to TERMINAL ISLAND COAST GUARD PIER :  Search -n- Rescue.

- Amy & Maya was leading BUT forgot to take off the last task outfit.

- Robbie & Brook was last to the last task so they were eliminated.

Take taxi to CONGLOBLOBAL INDUSTRIES 

ROAD BLOCK:  A Number Game.  find the next clue in a container

PIT STOP:  POINT VINCENT LIGHTHOUSE:

1ST PLACE - Amy & Maya   THE WINNERS.

2ND PLACE - Jim & Misti

3RD PLACE - Bethany & Adam.

 2-10-2015  UPDATE SUMMARY

1.  Bethany & Adam are parents.  They had a baby.

MT FAVORITE TEAMS:

1.  Keith & Whitney - until Keith become aggressive with Shelly & Nici.

2.  Shelly & Nici.

3.  Amy & Maya..

NOT MY FAVORITE:

1.  Misti & Jim. - he was ugly.

UPDATED:

Dr. Jim passed away. March 2019.

SEASON #24 - ALL-STARS #2 DAVE & CONNOR

The season began as I wrote this blog.  It started off with some good teams & a few I can not stand.  It starts off with some bad news at the beginning. with one of my favorite team.  The season starting to get good.

ARRIVED:  at the

USC Marching Band field with the band with the team running down the steps.

TEAMS (11)
1.  JETT/ CORD the Cowboys.  glad to see them back.
2.  NATALIE/NADIYA - my ears can't take them.  Glad to see them first eliminated.  If they were so loud & rude maybe they wouldn't been the first eliminated.
3.  CAROLINE / JENNIFER
4.  BRANDON / RACHEL - not to happy they back.  Now married.  Hope she not crying as much.
5.  JESSICA / JOHN
6.  MARK //MALLORY/ (BLOPPER) - Blopper was sick & reported to the doctor day before race started & was told he couldn't race so Mallory fill-in. from KY.  I still do not like her but like Mark.
7.  DAVE / CONNOR
8.  JOEY / MEGHAN
9.  LEO /JAMAL - got marry since last race. (not to each other)  Still the same.
10.  MARGIE / LUKE - still do not like them.
11.  FLIGHT TIME / BIG EASY

ELIMINATED  Natalie / Nadie ( The twins);  Mark / Mallory; Joey / Megan;

COUNTRIES:  China, Borneo, Malaysia :(,

LEG #1:  Fly to GUANGZHOU, CHINA  travel by taxi or metro to STREET OF WEDDING DRESSES for next clue.  Now go to HAIXINSHA STADIUM ROAD BLOCK:  HEAD OVER HEELS.  flip 5 times in the air. :(  Then go to PIT STOP:  GUANGZHOU OPERA HOUSE.   1st Place:  Jett / Cord - got the Express Pass (2)
ELIMINATED:  Natalie / Nadiya - not take the time to think & arguing among themselves.

LEG #2:  Proceed to CHEN CLAN ACADEMY find the Master.
- Cowboys made a mistake by thinking the next clue was close by started to walk to it instead of taking a cab or metro.
ROAD BLOCK:  Proceed to GUANGZHAU CHILDREN'S CULTURAL CENTER.  
- Mallory left Mark's backpack behind by being too excitable.  She need to calm down.  She get too excitable & forget things.
-Jennifer/ Caroline convince the Cowboys to give them the Express Pass cause they couldn't do the road block.  Which they did - shocking the other teams.
DETOUR:  FEATHER BALL or CHINA CUP.
- Mark & Mallory wasted time fighting about going back to get his bag.  She didn't understand how Mark's feeling.  Mark doesn't have much as her & she didn't understand him.  Also, she didn't accept that it was her fault which it was.
PIT STOP:  SHAMIAN ISLAND
     1ST PLACE:  Rachel / Brandon.  ( their first time coming in 1st place).
ELIMINATED:  Mark/ Mallory.  (see above for reason).  I wasn't sorry to Mallory go but was for Mark.
     they were uneven match.

EP. #3:  Fly to SABAH, MALAYSIAN, BORNEO.  Then go the rain forest to KIONSOM WATERFALL.
- only 2 flights 3 hrs apart which only 6 teams on the first flight.
- Rachel / Brandon had taxi problems which put them on the late flight.
ROAD BLOCK:  Face the Falls. (climb down the falls getting the clue on the way)
-Cord didn't get the clue  making him have to do it again.
- Flight Time couldn't do the RB 'cause of his weight.
Now, go to KAMPUNG TOMPINAHATON.
DETOUR:  River Delivery  OR Jungle Run.
- Raft Building should had been easy 'cause it was in a previous season.
- Dave / Connor went pass the detour where the detour is  had to walk back to it.
PIT STOP - TANJUN ARU WATER VILLAGE.
1ST PLACE: Connor / Dave.
ELIMINATED:  Megan / Joey - cause at the RB didn't keep their taxi & took some time to get another taxi.
-Rachel started to cry as usual when he raft broke apart.
PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK: Luke is being spoiled.as usual.

LEG #4:  Proceed to PRINCE PHILLIP PARK 
ROAD BLOCK:  LEAPS & BOUNDS
- jump on a wooden trampoline to get the flag.
Now fly to KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA .
- Luke announced that he is gay.
- Jessica' feet was bleeding at the RB.
- Rachel's pantyhose was getting in her way in jumping.
DETOUR AT THE SKY-BOX:    Mix Master or Master Mix.
PIT STOP - AT BATU CAVES
  1st Place -  The Cowboys
  Non Eliminated - Rachel / Brendan.
- Luke broke the glasses at the detour on purpose & Marge yelled at him to calm down & clean-up the mess.
-Rachel tried to calm Luke down.
- Marge wanted to take the time penalty with Rachel but she refused.
PREVIEW:  nothing much.

LEG #5:  Fly to COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.  Then find GANGARAMAYA TEMPLE.
- Luke & Margie couldn't make the connection flight putting them day behind.
- Rachel & Branden did make the connection flight.

Proceed to KING COCONUT STAND for the next clue.
DETOUR:  Fishing Pole or Spin Control
- fish from sitting on a pole or spin plates while dancing.
Proceed to TRENDY CONNECTIONS GARMENT FACTORY.
ROAD BLOCK:  A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.  - sewn a shirt together to reveal the next clue.
SPEED BUMP:  Pass With Flying Colors.  - dye 15 t-shirt with the flag.  Rachel & Branden.
PIT STOP:  COLOMBO ROWING CLUB.
1ST PLACE:  Connor & Dave  :)
ELIMINATED:  Luke & Margie.  they can't ever win.  :)  was happy to see them go.
PREVIEW:  Rachel getting upset again.

LEG #6:  Proceed to DUTCH MUSEUM  Search hall for the next clue.  Then travel by train to ALAWWA, SRI LANKA Make way to CEYPETCO FUEL STATION   for next clue.
ROAD BLOCK:  Pump it Up.
-  choose your color card then match it to puput taxi & fill out 4 of them.
- again, Rachel didn't read her clue & match up the color of the taxi & not the card.  (stupid)
Now, travel by train again to RAMBUKKANA then take taxi to ELEPHANT SANCTUARY .  Search for next clue.
DETOUR:  Trunk     or  Sheet
- pick timber & have an elephant carry it   or with elephant dung make paper.
Proceed to AMBEPUSSA REST HOUSE  -look for the Wise Man for the next clue.
PIT STOP:  MOUNT LAUINIA HOTEL BEACH
   1st Place:  Leo /Jamal  beating out the cowboys by telling their cab the wrong way.
LAST:  Carolina / Jennifer.   wasn't eliminated.
PREVIEW:  Rome & rush to pit stop.

LEG #7:  Fly to the Eternal City (Rome, Italy)  Go to PONTE SANT ANGELO .
DETOUR:  Gladiator or Charioteer.
-Fight gladiator or race chariot by remote controls.
SPEED BUMP -COUNTRY  GIRLS.  Just My Type.
Now make way to PIZZA DI SPAGNA for the next clue.
ROAD BLOCK :  Sum Spanish Steps.  Step Up & Be Counted.
- Jessica & John got los t on the way.
PIT STOP - PIAZZA DEL POPOLO
1ST PLACE - Rachel & Brendan  :(
LAST - Jessica & John  eliminated.

LEG #8:  Drive a Ford Focus to CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO for the next clue.  DETOUR:  Donkey Run  or Donkey Build.  Ru 3 laps before the band stop playing or build a wooden donkey & deliver it.
-  some teams didn't know the  put the wooden box on to carry the wood stacks.
Now go to HOSTARIA DEL PONTE for the next clue.
Double U-TURN:
    Rachel & Brendan U-Turn Dave & Connor then they U-Turn Leo & Jamal.
The Cowboys used their Express Pass.
Proceed to LA BADIA DI ORVIETO   for the next clue.
ROAD BLOCK:  The Write Stuff.
Go to Pit Stop:  PIAZZA DEL DUOMO
    1ST PLACE:  Rachel / Branden.:(
     LAST:  Big Easy / Flight Time.  couldn't figure out the detour on the wooden donkey & change to the laps.
PREVIEW:  Rachel crying again.

LEG  #9:  Catch a train in Rome to CHIASSA, SWITZERLAND thru the Swiss Alps.  Drive a Ford Focus & wait for  William Tell for the next clue.
- Cowboys got lost on the way to the train station making take a later train.
Drive to LUZERN to the OLDEST WOODEN BRIDGE -CHAPEL BRIDGE.
- Rachel & Brenden went the wrong bridge.
Go to HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF.
Task:  ROCK STAR - clean up after a rock star mess up the room.
Drive to SWISS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT. - Dig a Little Deeper.  What it is?
Search the mustang cars for the next clue.
Calculate the year of the mustang.
Proceed to OBERRICKENBACH  to the Milk Tank.
ROAD BLOCK:  Don't Cry Over Split Milk. - transport milk with dog cart up the mtg
PIT STOP:  MOUNT TITLIS -
    1ST PLACE:  Dave & Connor
    Last:  Jennifer & Caroline  non-Elimination
Too Many non-eliminated rounds..
.

LEG #10:  Fly to SEVILLE, SPAIN  then make way to THE ALAMEDA  for the next clue.
- again the Cowboys get lost to the airport.
ROCK BLOCK:  Barbers of Seville. - shave a balloon within 2 minutes without it popped.
Proceed to to REAL ALCAZAR .
DETOUR:  Spanish Steps       or        Run with the Ballz
- learn Spanish Flamingo     or run a path in inflated like bulls.
- the Cowboys got lost finding the detour clue then missed their first clue in the the detour.
SPEED BUMP:  Carolina & Jennifer - HAM IT UP - carry 5 ham hocks to a location.
Now go to GENERAL ARCHIVES OF THE INDIES  for next clue.
DOUBLE U-TURN:  Leo & Jamal u turn the Cowboys.
               Carolina & Jennifer U-turn Rachel & Branden (whom was ahead of them - mistake)
PIT STOP:  PLAZA DE ESPANA
   1ST PLACE:  Dave & Connor.
LAST:  The Cowboys  eliminated.  ( sad to see them go )  they need to know directions.
PREVIEW:  Rachel start crying again during a challenge.

LEG #11:  Head to LONDON, ENGLAND by taking train to Seville, Spain then from Madrid take fight.  Then take the Ford Focus to Liverpool. Drive to ANFIELD  FIELD.
JUST FOR KICKS.  Kick 4 soccer goals.
Then go to the Engineer Masterpiece - PONTCYSLLTE AQUEDUCT. for next clue.  ROAD BLOCK:  Poetry in Motion.  - learn an Welsh poem before reaching the other side.
Head to an castle.
DETOUR:  Shoot it    or Boot it.
Shoot 16 clay pigpen      or    throw a boot.
-  Rachel, read her clue wrong & started to cry again.
PIT STOP:  PECKFORTON CASTLE
  1ST PLACE:  DAVE & CONNOR
ELIMINATED:  Jamal & Leo.
NO PREVIEW:  since it the final.

LEG #12:  Fly to LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ( the final city) then taken for a ride.
- Rachel  get OVER CONFIDENCE about going to Las Vegas.
- Rachel get a slow taxi driver.
Now must DIG UP THEIR NEXT CLUE in the desert.
While at DIG SITE tempers finally broke between the Rachel & Connor.  :)
Now take the BOX TO DAVID COPPERFIELD.  Head to MGM GRAND
ROAD BLOCK:  Do You Believe in Magic?    the trick was magic.  I still do not know it worked.
Proceed to NEON BONEYARD MUSEUM.  Now unscrew a light bulb from a RED ? & take it with you to the MIRAGE CASINOS   the employees entrance.
- Rachel tried to steal the country girls' taxi but taxi refused.
ROUTE INFO:  How Many Light Bulbs Does it Takes?
go up & fill in the letter I of Mirage sig & count the light bulbs it takes. 241
- Again, Rache was too OVER CONFIDENCE & GOT LOST FINDING THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCES.
Now Proceed to MAVERICK HELICOPTERS in Henderson.
- I am SICK of Rachel complaining she wants a baby.  The taxi driver doesn't care.
ROAD BLOCK:  Light up the Sky.  sky diver in future suit locate the sign where there must land & the skydive to the FINISH LINE.  SPEEDWAY.


1ST PLACE:  Dave & Connor
2ND PLACE:  COUNTRY GIRLS
3RD PLACE:  Rachel & Brandon.

Now, I can't wait until the new season begins.  It will start in another 2 weeks. Until then, have fun reading.  I am now starting to blog about BIG BROTHER to find out why Rachel cries a lot.  I found out that she cries in that series, too.

FAVORITE TEAMS:
1.  Jett & Cord
2.  Dave & Connor
3.  Flight Time & Big Easy
$.  Mark

NOT MY FAVOR:
1.  Brandon & Rachel - still not my favorite.
3.  The Twins.  need to stop arguing then they might win.