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What was your worst moment in the Race?
Cyndi: The bat cave was by far my worst moment in the race. Up until now, Russell had done all of the Roadblocks, and after he had carried my backpack around the city of Bangkok, I knew I finally needed to do my part. Once in the cave, I felt drips of bat poop falling on my head and hands. As I rounded the corner of the cave, it seemed like camera lights came on and I looked up and saw the clue box, along with a swarm of bats heading for my fake blonde hair. I just ducked and screamed as they flew into my hair.
Russell: Realizing we walked over 6 miles in the wrong direction to the wrong water taxi system. When we received our clue, two businessmen from Bangkok read it and showed us on the map exactly where to go. We walked straight there, about three miles away, and got on the water taxi. Once we were up the river, another businessman told us we were on the wrong river and we had to walk another 3 miles to find the right little waterway that would take us to the bird market. One wrong turn and you are out!
What was the best moment in the Race?
Cyndi: My best moment in the race was hang gliding in Brazil. It was so beautiful and so much fun. My instructor was the best and did everything for me including the landing, so all I had to do was hang on and enjoy the view.
Russell: As we were walking up the sand dune in Namibia, the sun was setting over the ocean and the view was awesome. Then the ride down was a real rush!
When and how was your relationship with your teammate strengthened or changed?
Cyndi: Russell carried our team 150%, including my baggage, even though I kept telling him I could do it. (But really I wouldn't have lasted very long.) Our love for each other only grew stronger through this experience, and we now have an even greater appreciation for one another.
Russell: Cyndi did beyond my expectations. To see her try feats like rappelling, hang gliding, and flying down that sand dune only made me love and appreciate her more. The entire experience has deepened my love for her.
Is there any place you'd revisit, or wish you had been able to visit?
Cyndi: Cape Town has to be the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We hope to return there someday, plus I would love to see Australia if I could take a supersonic jet. No more long flights, PLEASE!
Russell: We would definitely like to revisit Cape Town, but if there were any country around the world that I
would enjoy seeing it would be New Zealand and Alaska.
If you could do the Race over, what would you do differently?
Cyndi: At the first clue box in Bangkok, I saw a Hyatt Hotel on the corner and thought of going to the concierge to show them the clue. I think we would have gotten more accurate instructions. I would have slowed down and followed my heart more.
Russell: Slowed down the pace just a bit to make sure you were using your head!
Of all the things you packed, what was the most useful?
Cyndi: My "tell all" journal has proven to be the most useful. Every episode of the race was so action-packed that if I didn't write everything down, I would not have such a detailed memory of this race. Of course, it is now under lock and key, but my grandchildren will enjoy it someday along with the scrapbook I plan to make for them.
Russell: My earplugs. Without them I would have gotten even less sleep on the airplanes and at the Pit Stops.
What did you wish you'd brought with you, but didn't?
Cyndi: One of my three great sons! They are all in their twenties and are in great shape like their father! Any
one of them would have made a great father/son team and would have done some serious damage on this race and made their mother PROUD! But thanks CBS for the royal treatment and one wonderful memory. We enjoyed the ride while it lasted!
Russell: I could have used more socks; plus my Harley would have been useful in Bangkok.
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