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This thread is for discussion of Episode 10 only.


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Those who will have not seen the show yet will need to ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! There will be spoilers about who won, and who was eliminated for sure, and other details about the leg.  You know by now, right?  :lol:

Special THANK YOU's this week go to puddin and Boingo for being the first to bring us the Oman discovery, banzai for the nice analysis of the Hours of Op and for the preview, Janetsaurus_Regina for the Via Ferrata find, apskip for the flights and via ferrata link, Neobie for the Nizwa Fort, and the whole team for all the ideas!


Just a reminder:

Preview info for the NEXT leg should go in the general spoiler thread and NOT be discussed here.  :hugs:  And remember that the eliminated team should ONLY be discussed in this pinned episode thread until Sunday 10AM Singapore time= Sat 10PM  for those of us in the US (East Coast).

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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2008, 01:59:14 AM »
Preview from banzai!

<a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/k3FCFbLNHn2ydGPDkw&amp;related=1&amp;canvas=medium" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/k3FCFbLNHn2ydGPDkw&amp;related=1&amp;canvas=medium</a>

Screencaps from puddin;
http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,15379.msg359006.html#msg359006

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In the final couple of episodes we like to let the teams run on their merits without the aid of U Turns, Yields, intersections and so on. May the Best Team Win. 


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We know thanks to puddin's find of Muscat, Oman back in September and Boingo's find of Barr Al Jissah Resort from the Intro screencaps that they are going to Muscat, Oman.  :hearts:
http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,15379.msg350220.html#msg350220

:jumpy:  This is the Barr Al Jissah Resort - Muscat, Oman


Repost. Is it Oman yet?

1.
Muscat, Oman. Thanks to puddin

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Barr Al Jissah Resort located in Muscat, Oman. Thanks to puddin and Boingo

4.
Arab type dhow

And thanks to farwest's vidcaps.

Teams begin in Pune, India. AD/Fuzzie must come in first on this leg or they will receive a 30 minute penalty.

Preview analysis:

Banzai points out:


On the 1st day, Sam got a red T-shirts.


On the 2nd day, Sam, the driver, got a light blue T-shirts.


So this task is on the 1st day.

So the teams have not yet left Pune here...but where are they?

We don't know--they could be at any of these hilltop forts or hilltop temples.

Banzai tells us this must be an Hours of Op:




Since we have two hours of operations, one of them has to be in India. If both of them are in Oman, then it doesn't make sense.

So does this show teams (some anyway :lol:) pleased to see AD/Fuzzie here?? ???



After getting a clue:

Teams travel by train to Mumbai, in order to fly to Oman.

Boingo confirms train is in Pune, meaning teams go to Mumbai by train.



 :umn:  Departure schedule from Pune Railway Station

Is there a task or find a clue in Mumbai?  We don't know...

Apskip gives us flight data Mumbai to Oman:

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WY806 0645 0745 - clearly the best if teams can get to Mumbai airport in time;

GF057 / GF552 - shown previously; this gets in at 1220

IT3127 / WY876  - 1200 1345 BOM JAI connecting with 1450 1550 JAI MCT

That's it. Any other possibilities are essentially just variations of the second or third combinations above.
 

Teams drive themselves:


Possibly to the next Hours of Op in Oman:

Thanks to Neobie!! Nizwa Fort!



where Ida/Tania are in the lead.

360 view of Nizwa Fort

Then there are Detours:
something with carpets?


But where?
Nizwa has a souk (360 View) :
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This beautifully restored fort features an enormous drum-like tower from which spectacular views of the surrounding markets, mosque and mountains may be enjoyed. Nizwa is a convenient centre from which to explore the Interior of Oman with many fascinating forts, wadis, mountains and the desert, all within easy reach. The souk at the foot of the tower is well worth visiting, especially on a Friday morning when the livestock market is very popular.

But so does Mutrah (360 View):
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One of the most impressive souks, or markets in Oman, this one at Mutrah, just along the coast from Muscat, offers a bewildering array of shops selling frankincense, gold, clothes, jewelry, cloth, ornaments, rifles, traditional curved knives or Khanjars, and many other goods.



Where is this?


Is this then a Roadblock? Sam has a clue:


Janetsaurus_Regina shows us that the zipline task is in Via Ferrata: :hearts:
I think the zip wire challenge took place in snake canyon via ferrata in oman. 

apskip gives us this LINK.

MAP:




But do teams go back to our resort?? Is that the Pitstop? Could they have a task there next time?  We don't know... :'(

So join us here to find out--8AM EST!!
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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2008, 06:59:06 AM »
Morning/evening to all!

I'm going to try to do the LIVE Updates again!  :hearts:

If you are here to help--remember we would love the names of the places they go! :hugs:
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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2008, 07:05:31 AM »
S&V depart at 12:01.

Travel by taxi to Bhaja caves. Outside of Pune!

ohoh big spoiler--I'll add it in spoilers in a second!
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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2008, 07:06:02 AM »
BUNCHING at the caves! :hearts:

Did I just say that? :ascared


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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2008, 07:11:01 AM »
GT 1:14 am
IT 12:17!

Bhaja Caves--Hours of OP!!

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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2008, 07:11:37 AM »
I&T find Gandhi first. S&V, G&T walk too far. A&F go straight to the bank, without passing the statue.

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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2008, 07:14:45 AM »
I&T leave the bank first. Followed by A&F, and S&V.

G&T fumble the first attempt. Must wait 10 minutes for the next one.  :groan:

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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2008, 07:16:30 AM »
I'm catching up a little...


I&T take a hotel!

SV checked in to a hotel.

IT and GT also.

AD stayed in a CELL!

Teams sleeping..

GT's driver is sleeping.

Geoff woke him up. haha!

all teams got their clue.

  
 Go the Statue of Mahatma Ghandi
 
Travel by train to... ?

GT SV finding the statue.

IT found the cluebox.

IT 1st.
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Re: TARA 3 - Episode 10 Discussion Thread ****HOT spoilers--beware!****
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2008, 07:18:21 AM »
All teams leave Pune for Oman! Same flight.

All drive to Al Alam Palace. Goeff is in a snit. Not a good sign.

I&T get there first, get clue and drive to Nizwah Fort.


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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2008, 07:20:16 AM »
S&V follow I&T. G&T, 3rd and A&F last.

BUnching at Nizwah. Again!

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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2008, 07:20:48 AM »
Go to the ATM!

Get the correct pin code!

make your way to muscat, oman.
AF 2nd.

SV 3rd.

GT last.

Airport please!

GT entered the wrong code for the atm task.
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2008, 07:24:35 AM »
Commercial:

* ATM task, they need to enter the year mahatma ghandi was born.

GT on 10 min. time penalty for the wrong code.

3 teams go to airport

Four teams on their way to Muscat.

EQUALIZER.

Drive yourself to AL ALAM PALACE for the next clue

IT arrived their first.

drive yourself to Nizwah FORT
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2008, 07:26:01 AM »
keep going bikermama--I'll just add what I can--yours is great!! :hugs:
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2008, 07:26:31 AM »
Teams look for the clue in the fort. I&T get it first, head for Muzraq Souk?

G&T muscle their way into S&V's cab, anticipating an Intersection ahead. Keep your friends close, and your enemies, in the same vehicle.

A&F still looking for clue.

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« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2008, 07:29:40 AM »
G&T frustrated!

SV arrived at the palace.

GT 3rd.
AF 4th.

IT at the Nizwah FORT.

HOURS OF OPERATION AGAIN!
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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2008, 07:31:48 AM »
Lovers, now is not the time for a spat!

Detour: carpet or count it.

Carpet: match the carpets with a camera

Count it: count the number of dried limes in a basket.

I&T count it.

S&V and G&T continue their alliance. Counting.

A&F counting as well.

I&T must count again!

S&V get it wrong. As do G&T.

Geoff decides to do the carpet. Hope he knows what he's doing.


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« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2008, 07:33:53 AM »
S&V!

found it!

Try Again!

Next day,

IT found the correct clue.
proceed to Mutra Soug.

SV 2nd.
GT 3rd.

GT teamed up with SV.

Tisha said they were anticipating for an INTERSECTION.

AF still havent found the correct cluebox in the Nizwah Fort.
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« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2008, 07:37:13 AM »
GT --SV

teamed up - working together.

they ask a taxi to guide them both.

Detour:

Carpet 0r Count it!

AF in last place.

Tisha driving.

IT found the place. DETOUR!

CARPET. match the design from their sony cam.
COUNT IT. count the exact number of dried limes.

SV 2nd.
GT 3rd.

three teams except AF chose COUNT IT.
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« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2008, 07:37:38 AM »
Proof that Geoff is Pinoy: he refers to the rats as "friends."

G&T spend 20 minutes with the carpets, return to the limes.

No one has the right count yet.


S&V get it : 1,601. They drive to Wadi, Tanuf. Alliance broken.

G&T go back to the carpet! This has to be a TAR/TARA record!

I&T get the number right.

S&V seem lost.

Tish is getting pissed. I cannot believe they're going back to the limes! This IS a record!

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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2008, 07:42:50 AM »
Count it:All teams including AF

IT tried to give their answer. WRONG.

GT wrong.

GT decided to do the other detour.

IT wrong again.

GT to carpets

They found a rat! :eww

AF wrong count.

SV also.
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« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2008, 07:46:13 AM »
GT decided to do the count it detour again!

ALL TEAMS STILL COUNTING.

SV got it right. 1601.S&V!

Go to the Desert!

IT got it right. 2nd.

GT on carpet detour again.

AF still counting.

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« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2008, 07:47:18 AM »
Must I watch Miss Universe do her rodent impression again?

The baskets do have different numbers! A&F leave G&T behind at the limes.

S&V are lost!

G&T finish the limes detour, finally!

I&T are also lost, but I have to say, they're funnier than the other teams.

G&T, S&V, I&T and A&F are all lost together. Can you believe it--bunching while being lost?

ROadblock: traverse the wadi tanuf canyon to get the clue and then pull yourself back

Sam and Ida do it first. Sam doesn't have upper arm strength! Ida kicks his butt!



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« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2008, 07:48:26 AM »
I&T run to the pitstop. It's an EL!


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« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2008, 07:50:13 AM »
Geoff does the roadblock. He may catch up with Sam!

Oh, f---! Sam slides back!

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