Amazing Race

Of all my years of watching AR last night was my favorite. I am an adoptive mom of two, who 7 years ago were adopted from Almaty, Kazakhstan. When the two options of the detours were shown, the memories came rushing back as I was at both of those places. "Play like mad" was at an instrument museum that is near war memorial park and the yellow building that was shown in the background is a Russian Orthodox church that was built using no nails, just wooden pegs. It has withstood earthquakes. In "Act like a fool" the bazar that they went to is known to the adopted parents as the green market. I have pictures of the meat area of that market. We also did go into the mountains of Kazakhstan, so that portion of the leg also brought back memories. I do agree with Terrance or who every it was that comment on Kazakhstan being a beautiful county, because it really is. Barb

So sad that Terence and Sarah were eliminated!They were great!They would be fine if they didn't chose the fast forward. As for Andrew and Dan,I can only said that they were lucky to be still in the race.I can't believe they are still in the race despite they were in the last place most of the time.Nick and Starr got first because of the fast forward.Great job of eating up the plate of sheep.Toni and Dallas were so cute as they wore the cow costumes,going on the street,and making the moo sound.It was funny.For Ken and Tina,they made a lot of mistakes but came in third.Look forward to the next episode where teams go to Russia for the race.I love the part where teams had to find a golden eggs among 3000 chickens.Kazakhstan is a great place!

There was absolutely no hustle on the way to the pit stop from either team "Wimpy/Sarah" and team "Embarrassment to ASU".Also for those people complaining about CBS's choice of food for the fast forward, a simple "welcome to the real world" is in order.carry on...

If I were a vegetarian I would not expect any special treatment from CBS.All the contestants knew exactly what they were getting into when they signed up for amazing race.On another note, I don't care much for the gross food segment every season. It's too Survivor-ish for lack of a better word.btw Survivor ... meh!I tried watching a few season of Survivor. The fact that it is just a glorified popularity contest got old real quick.

T&S were my team in the race but after that whimpy performance i'm glad he's gone. What a baby 'I dont eat eat " Idiot why go to a restaurant what did you expect a veggie burger made the way you like it.its a million dollars not a free tee shirt your playing for. Pus E Terrance go home and have tofu soy algae shake.WHIMP

Anyone think Sarah just might be sexually frustrated with Terrence? That is, if he is getting any at all. An observation from last night that I don't think anyone mentioned was the fact that everyone was so gentle in regards to the chickens while searching for the golden age, asking them to move and such.If it were me, I would have made such a commotion during the search for the golden egg, that the chickens would have parted like the red sea did for Heston.Note to the PETA crowd: No chickens were hurt in the creation of this message.

If Sarah had chose the fast forward, Terrence would have been throwing a fit because he couldn't or wouldn't eat meat. He would have been telling her how stupid she was. Have to agree the FF said a feast so Terrence should have known that meat was involved it usually is. If they had just went ahead and did the road block when they didn't get the clue box first they would probably still be in it. What is up with not reading the clues You would think after all this time people would learn to really read them. Good for Ken when he read the clue and made Tina listen. Maybe he should try that if they get back together, make her listen to him more.

stutnica wrote: Have to agree the FF said a feast so Terrence should have known that meat was involved it usually is.

hey all u terry fans hes a jerk i no they have been home 4 awile n they where on bonnie hunt show yesterday n he came in after they where interdused n he let the door slam on her what a sweetheart he has no class n such a baby

Very sad to see Ken and Tina NOT eliminated last night.Tina is such a Bit*h. why Ken puts up with her I'll never know.She is definitely not right all the time and she does not even notice this. He needs to get some balls Or lose a bully.

i do not understand why Ken did not give Tina his jacket with a hood to save time in the rain? He was taken to the waiting area and able to be dry and wait while Tina travelled all over Moscow. He shows some good traits and some bad traits just like Tina and all of the racers. I have seen much praise for him from her on his tasks lately and not much praise from him for her. She is giving it her all. He wanted to give up and not run or try and find the last clue. I thought he played in the NFL? She is encouraging him and telling him to shake out the cramps in his legs and staying positive until the end. I admire her as she never gives up - maybe Ken should take a clue from this.

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The Amazing Race 13 - Episode Eight Commentary - 11.16.08 Departing from the Pit Stop; the teams are now heading out to Almaty, Kazakhstan. I bet they are really relieved to finally be leaving stressful India. In the process of searching and booking their flights; Dallas and Starr are continuing their budding flirtation with each other. It seems from what we keep seeing, they do look to be getting along well with each other. We'll keep watch to see if it progresses any further. All of the teams are able to secure the same flight to Kazakhstan, except for Andrew & Dan. Once again; their bad luck continues. Oh wait! Maybe not! Andrew & Dan don't have any luck with the ticket counter, but actually run to the gate for the flight and are able to literally make it on at the last minute. I was happy they were able to make it, because I don't think there would of been any way to catch up if they didn't make it. Arriving in Almaty; the teams now make their way to the Alel Agro Chicken Factory where the next Roadblock awaits. They have to search through the chicken coop to find one of the golden eggs. However; not only the Roadblock awaits them here, but also the second Fast Forward of only two on the entire race. Nick & Starr and Terence & Sarah decided to race for the Fast Forward and who can get it first while the other three teams go for the Roadblock. After completing the Roadblock task pretty fast, the teams are now heading out to the Koktobe Arch by a crane truck. Back at the Fast Forward; it turns out the teams must eat an entire helping of sheep meat. Terence & Sarah were all ready at a disadvantage because Terence is a vegetarian. So after struggling; they basically handed the Fast Forward to Nick & Starr and now have to go back to the Roadblock to make up lost time. I had a feeling this could be the death knell for them now, losing all this valuable time. I don't see them catching up.Eventually; Nick & Starr finished their plates and won the Fast Forward. Now they're heading to the Pit Stop at Old Square and obviously arrive in first place yet again; winning two wave runners. They are definitely on a roll, and I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if they make it all the way to the end; even win the entire race. Going back to the race route; the teams arrive at the Koktobe Arch and watch a trained eagle land on a warrior's arm delivering their next clue. It turns out it's the next Detour; this time between either Play Like Mad or Act Like Fools. It was no contest; I definitely would of chosen Act Like Fools, because Play Like Mad would of drove me crazy. It would definitely be very funny for the teams to be lumbering around in these cow costumes. Andrew & Dan though hit another roadblock where they can't find their way to the arch. Will they ever get over this bad luck? Terence & Sarah are a good distance behind, but are still chugging along. Ken & Tina meanwhile weren't paying too much attention and didn't see their clue on the bottom of the glass of milk. What made matters worse is they bring their costume back when they weren't supposed to, as they had to keep it with them. Man, what's happened? They got to get it together and read those clues! Andrew & Dan are continuing to falter, where they leave their shoes at the costume shop; in affect losing them. What made matters worse for them is they took a taxi to the Pit Stop instead of walking on foot, hope this doesn't get them eliminated. But good news for them, they were able to complete the task properly and make it to the Pit Stop, staying in the race. C'mon guys, get it together!Unfortunately for Terence & Sarah; the quest for the Fast Forward came back to haunt them as they couldn't make up the lost time. They arrive at the Pit Stop in last place, becoming the seventh team eliminated from the race. It's too bad going for the Fast Forward set them back so far, but they tried hard. Hopefully Terence won't be as annoying now. Who will be eliminated next? We'll find out soon, see you next week!

This show always makes me a little nervous. I mean, how CAN'T you be nervous when the stakes are so HIgH! -Lizzie from Novel Adventures

From observation, I must agree that Team Nick+Star and Team Toni+Dallas are doing well because they are able to focus on the task at hand.As for Team Sarah+Terence, well, I am sure the show was planned out before-hand week,s even months before hand so all those panning CBS for making him meat, I say they knew what they were getting into and it may involve eating meat so too bad.