Amazing Race

**Karen** · 11-12-2012, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

I thought the twins' expecting their synchronized swimmer to speak English was a little much. You're in Russia, for goodness' sake! And about those lost passports - why did Phil only ask the team that was missing a passport if they had theirs, and not ask any of the teams that had previously checked in? Reminded me of a previous season when a team had to backtrack (I think it was in Germany or Switzerland) to find their lost documents.

I am sure he noticed they were not carrying backpacks or anything, and that a camera person had likely tipped him off ... some of the stuff we never see on camera ....

**cassiesmom** · 11-18-2012, 11:18 AM

Is it just me, or are the teams doing a little less traveling this time. Two episodes in Bangladesh and tonight will be their second episode in Russia. I was hoping to see some of Europe on the race.

I enjoyed seeing Turkey, though. My nephew spent six weeks there several summers ago as part of an international archeology team. The project was near Ankara, but he traveled through Istanbul both ways. He also got to visit an area of Greece on his way home and got some beautiful pictures. The team was from Chicago, Boston and London and the Turkish people on the team told them some of the places to visit while they were there. He said that the people's impression of Americans was that they all wear cowboy hats and carry big guns! He wore a cap or a head scarf in the sun most of the time because he's so fair-- didn't carry a gun but did carry tools, bottled water and a camera.

**RICHARD** · 11-18-2012, 08:42 PM

Next Round...............

**cassiesmom** · 11-18-2012, 11:53 PM

I missed most of it tonight but I'm rooting for the Chippendale guys and the Beekman guys. I didn't like Ryan's attitude when he was trying to solve the time zone test. What is the process if you lose your passport in a foreign country, anyway? When I went to Russia with the team from church, we were told to bring two copies of the inside of our passports and leave a third copy at home.

**Pinot's Mom** · 11-19-2012, 12:09 PM

I didn't see last night's - we were busy watching a LITTLE sports rivalry.

(Ravens-Steelers)

**cassiesmom** · 11-26-2012, 07:51 AM

The Chippies surprised me with their decision about the U-Turn. And the goat guys ... I know you've run two full legs with that other team, but -- eyes on the prize, guys!