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In the grassy field, Teams didn't fare much better at the Viking games. The Kubb caused problems for Jonathan & Victoria and Meredith & Maria as both Teams knocked over the king in the center before knocking down the surrounding logs, forcing them to start over. Adam & Rebecca became frustrated enough to change course yet again, returning to the roller skis. Gus & Hera finished the Kubb and wisely chose for Hera to throw the axe, letting Gus, with better aim, to shoot the arrow into the target. Freddy & Kendra, Don & Mary Jean and Jonathan & Victoria did not consider this, forcing Kendra, Mary Jean and Victoria to struggle with the bow and arrow. After Gus shot a bull's eye, he and Hera opened their next clue instructing them to drive 15 miles to Nesheimstunet Village, a 1,000-year old traditional Norwegian farm and Pit Stop for this leg of the race.
As Gus & Hera drove off in first place, Kris & Jon completed the Accuracy Detour, as did Jonathan & Victoria. Lena & Kristy, fourth overall, became the first Team to finish the roller skiing, but made a critical error by taking a wrong turn onto the main road to the Pit Stop.
WRONG TURN, LOST CLUE, STOLEN CAR
Kris & Jon, benefiting from Gus & Hera's having to stop for directions, drove into the Norwegian farm and stepped onto the mat in first place. Phil informed the couple that they had won a seven-night cruise in Alaska, courtesy of Royal Caribbean International, for their efforts. In a sprint to the mat, Jonathan & Victoria edged out Gus & Hera for second place.
As Hayden & Aaron and Lori & Bolo arrived at the Pit Stop in fourth and fifth place respectively, three Teams received nasty surprises. Adam & Rebecca, fresh off their roller skiing adventure, discovered their car was missing because Don & Mary Jean inadvertently drove off with it. Realizing their mistake, the grandparents turned around and headed back to the Detour to return the "stolen" vehicle. At the same time, Freddy & Kendra became the sixth Team to step on the mat. However, Phil informed the pair they would have to endure a thirty-minute penalty for taking a second clue at the Viking ship Route Marker before he could check in the couple. This error caused Freddy & Kendra to tumble down to eighth place as Adam & Rebecca and Don & Mary Jean arrived in sixth and seventh place respectively.
ELIMINATION
After a slow start at the Viking games, Meredith & Maria battled against the lost Lena & Kristy in a race to avoid elimination. In the end, the sisters found their way to the Pit Stop to finish in ninth place. When Meredith & Maria stepped onto the mat last, Phil informed the best friends they had been eliminated from the Race. On the experience, Maria commented, "I think being on THE AMAZING RACE just brought our friendship to a new level. It's even stronger." On her partner, Meredith remarked, "Maria is like a family member to me and we just love each other one hundred percent. Maria is my very best friend."
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