Keith: I had the same feeling about Sao Paulo. Having recently visited South America (Buenos Aires) for the first time, I was pleased they were going to Brazil (a possible future destination for us), but was disappointed all we saw was the tops of a "million" skyscrapers, awful traffic and some rather seedy neighborhoods. I know there's a great deal more there than that, just sorry we didn't see it!

Agree that this is a pretty good group, but wish the screaming sisters had come in last.

Anyone see the "ever popular" couple, Rob and Amber, on the CBS morning show? I disliked them so intensely I had to change channels, so don't really know what it's all about, other than they are babysitting some kids. Obviously they would be fabulous role models for three young minds! LOL

Now this is just plain unfair.

In all innocence I starting reading this thread - What amazing race?

Now I want to watch it.

Problem -

I live in the UK

Ho Hum

Kippy,

If you wish to learn anymore about it, you can see clips from the race, still photos and the entire story line at http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race9/

Keith

You can read about each episode on the website if you're out of the country. I want the nerdies to win. I don't care for the mom and daughter or the two sisters. I also liked the African American couple because they tried to help the old folks, who I also like, but they better stop giving up so much! I liked the pair that got kicked off--if nothing else for what an odd match they are...and their Genie antics :) Saw them this morning on a news show. Goofballs

So glad the show is back!

Pet peeve:
Why can't they ever put an older couple on that is worth rooting for? I don't care if they don't do well at the physical stuff, but please pick an older couple with some smarts!! I like them - but I just can't bring myself to pull for a team that could walk past the clue box that many times and not see it.

LOL Abby, I somehow missed that part. I think I was chatting on line or something ;) I did see when they found it, and started feeling defeated. I noticed the pair that got booted also felt defeated too early.

Hint, if you give in, you will be gone.

abbynicole27, do I hear you on that one. It can't be peers of their own age picking these older people.

I was glad they made the rule about not being able to make reservations by phone. It is a race...

Joelle

HELLO Again,
I was so excited yesterday,my husband think I am crazy,but I absolutly love the show,had been watching all reruns since summer.
This looks like a good bunch,the hippies are funny,like barbie and ken ,the friends from my town, Fort Lauderdale,the black couple and the older one.
Hate the screamers the must.
Sao Paolo is a very industrial city,nothing to show the natural beauty of Brazil other places.

Giovanna -- I Brazilian and American, I've lived for a year in Sao Paulo, and it is one of THE most densely packed cities in the world, in a country where poverty is rampant. As a result, SP has lots of a "million" skyscrapers, awful traffic and some rather seedy neighborhoods.

The good news is, it is still a great city to visit, and the rest of the country has its fabulous points as well.

Happy travels.

Jules

Have to jump in here with my opinions:

The Glamazons (sisters) alternate between cracking me up and jangling my nerves.

The tension between Lake and his wife and Monica and her boyfriend (Barbie and Ken) provides that conflict that the show needs, although some of the sniping is going to get irritating.

Sad to see the team elimated go - I wanted John to clean out more of his "fear closet", but hopefully this will open the door for him. To go from not flying in eight years to an international flight AND a helicopter ride is a good start.

Hippie guys are hilarious.

The pretty boys from Florida are irritating. Can't stand the attitudes and their "duh" mentality.

Pink girls add some entertainment, if nothing else to see if they are truly annoyed by the pretty boys or if they'll enjoy their attentions.

Ray and his girlfriend are cool, and work together really well - I like the mutual respect for each other.

Older people are pretty amazing, according to their bios - the woman has climbed all 54 of Colorado's 14000+ moutains!

Mother and daughter are annoying, I think their attitudes are a little much.

But my FAVORITE couple is the "nerds". They are hilarious! Did anyone see their little secret handshake in the back of the taxi? Or when David proclaimed, "I'm really good at taking tests". They are great!

Can't wait for next week!

I find the two Hippies quite annoying. They remind me of Shields and Yarnell for some reason. I half expect them to start performing street theater in Downtown Sao Paolo.

Does anybody else find the formula for this show a bit annoying? It's always a gay couple, two "hotties", two old farts, two African-American Yuppies and a husband-wife team with a bullying husband. Aren't there any other types of folks out there? How about an Asian couple or a couple of Ukranian Jews? Come to think of it, at least the Hippies are unique.

Well, other than race/ethnicity, there aren't that many combinations...
younger
older
married
dating
friends
related
gay

Guess they could select individuals then randomly pair them just prior to filming. <i>That</i> would be interesting.

Zeus - I totally agree. I was just thinking that last night... Do the casting directors have specific &quot;slots&quot; they want to fill???

I still want to see an AR with teams from several countries.

Keith

The screaming mimi's have got to go...the Amazonian sisters, that is. Annoying as hell. I hope they get lost in a Carpathian snowstorm and end up with a lonely shepherd in his remote hut for the winter. Yeeeaaah!

Stu T.

LOL Stu, so loving you are!

Thanks Keith,

Now I can see what you are all excited about! It's probably just as well it doesn't show over here or I would be hooked too!

Enjoy

Tamara...we are, indeed, AR fans from the very beginning..great travelogue.
Stu T.

Hey, this is Pete1222's 15 year old daugter (he mentioned me before)... my dad is so annoying and won't even enter for the race; do me a favor, guys, and work on him for me. (If nothing else, he and his buddy or maybe my mom could see behind the scenes and get you all the inside scoop).

Anyway, DejaVu, I went the 80's route and taped the show as well... just finished watching it and the screamers have got to go. I have a migrane just thinking about them. I agree with Tower's punishment for them. (Lol)

NERDS all the way! I go to school with people who are gonna be like them in a few years and let me tell you, they are awsome. ;-)

~Kristen