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Date Posted: 08:35:04 12/19/02 Thu
   
SATISFIED IN SEATTLE: FLO & ZACH WIN THE AMAZING RACE!
After thousands of miles, and circling the globe, the final 3 Teams, brothers Ken & Gerard, married parents Teri & Ian and friends Flo & Zach raced with every ounce of energy they could muster from Vietnam across the Pacific Ocean to the Finish Line in the United States. A desperate car race through Seattle, Washington, and a sprint through Gas Works Park found the Teams giving it their all in a bid for first place. In the end, Flo & Zach were able to overcome all the difficulties they had faced in the past, and worked together to pull out an incredible first place finish and the million-dollar prize.
HOME STRETCH
After winning the eleventh leg of THE AMAZING RACE, Teri & Ian departed the Pit Stop at the edge of the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, at 5:19am. On their current standing, Teri remarked, "I think that being number one is the most wonderful position to be in. We take it one step at a time, one clue at a time. Hopefully at the end, we finish on top." The pair learned that they needed to travel 400 miles by train to the city of Hue in central Vietnam and find the Imperial Palace, a 100-acre complex that was home to Vietnam's royal family until 1945. On the sprawling grounds, they would find their next route marker.
Just as Teri & Ian reached the train station, Flo & Zach left the Pit Stop in second place at 5:58am. Commenting on Flo's state of mind, Zach remarked, "Flo is very fragile these days, so I basically proceed with caution." Flo said, "The race is taking its toll on me right now. My body is begging for sleep and for food." Walking to the ferry, Zach tried to encourage her, saying, "The home stretch for us. Maintain the focus. This is where we excel." Flo replied, "This is the beginning of the end for me." Flo responded to the reinforcement in the cab, saying, "I wish we'd gotten eliminated."
Departing in last place, brothers Ken & Gerard left the Pit Stop at 6:13am. On their chances of winning, Gerard remarked, "I think Ken and I have an advantage in this race in the Final Three because we're brothers, and brothers can put up with a whole lot. It's nice to have that love for one another. We treat one another with respect and kindness, and it's served us well."
AYAW ng 3CE-A. Most of us were disappointed
FLO QUITS?
Flo's mood darkened as she and Zach joined Teri & Ian at the train station, where both Teams waited for the ticketing window to open. Ian informed the pair from New York that the trip to Hue would be a 24-hour train ride.
Flo broke down, crying, "I'm not getting on this train." Zach tried to comfort her, saying that they didn't know for certain how long the trip would be. After confirming the 24-hour ride on the schedule board, Flo immediately said, "I'm not doing this. I'm not, because it's torture. Twenty-four hours in a non air-conditioned train? Are you out of your mind?" After again telling Zach she wanted out, she lay down on the station benches to take a nap. It wasn't her day: Loud music immediately began playing. (Flo & Zach on the train to Hue)
Ken & Gerard joined Teri & Ian, and Teri informed the brothers that Flo, asleep elsewhere, may have "just bailed out." At 7:00am, the two Teams bought their tickets, first class sleepers, while Zach tended to the sleeping Flo. Back at the ticket counter a few minutes later, Zach discovered that all of the sleepers had been sold. He managed to procure first class seating, which had air conditioning. He hoped that this would be enough of an incentive for Flo to board the train. On the situation, Zach said, "I knew that she actually wanted to quit. It's such a terrible feeling to think that we could come all this way and quit." While still very unhappy, Flo did board the train with the other Teams and settled in for the full day ride.
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