PEX The Amazing Race: Episode 1

[eragon]

@mykel: Yup. Ganun na nga.

Wala ng susunod na clue ngayon. Hehe...

[carlhiro]

Task 1: How are you going to the airport?

Head [north] on Washington Ave toward [Jackie Gleason Dr]
Turn [right] onto Dade Blvd
Turn [left] onto W 41st St
Continue onto [I-195 W]
Continue onto [FL-112 W]
Take the exit on the [left] toward Miami International Airport W
Run to [Delta] counter

Task 2: Convert your money to BRL. You have $110 for this leg of the race.

110.00 USD = 180 BRL

Task 3: Choose your transportation to Praça Ramos de Azevedo.

** Taxi to Praça Ramos de Azevedo (+37 minutes, 28 BRL)

180 - 28 = 152 BRL left

Roadblock: Who has the ability to keep up with music? Each team member can only do a maximum of 6 Roadblocks.

Ty has the ability to keep up with music.

[eman0831]

Task 1: How are you going to the airport?
Head north on Washington Ave toward [Jackie Gleason Dr/17th Street]
Turn right] onto Dade Blvd
Turn left onto W 41st St
Continue onto I-195 W
Continue onto FL-112 W
Take the exit on the left] toward Miami International Airport W
Run to Delta counter

At Miami Airport:
Phil: Oh S***, Those two just took the last slot for the earlier flight, can't we charm our way in to that?
James: Drop it bro, just go straight on the Delta Counter and buy those tickets.

Task 2: Convert your money to BRL. You have $110 for this leg of the race.

110.00 USD = 179.8225 BRL

At the Guarulhos airport
James: Have you seen any of the other teams yet?
Phil: not a sight, I hope they got stuck on their seatbelts or something...
James: ahahaha you mean brat

Task 3: Choose your transportation to Praça Ramos de Azevedo.
** Taxi to Praça Ramos de Azevedo (+37 minutes, 28 BRL)

James (to taxi driver): As fast as you can to Praca...Ramos...de Azevedo please

remaining money on hand: 151.8225 BRL

Upon arrival to Praca Ramos de Azevedo

Phil: whew this is it...

Roadblock: Who has the ability to keep up with music? Each team member can only do a maximum of 6 Roadblocks.

Phil: I can totally do this...I'm musically inclined
James: you lost on that reality contest back then...
Phil: Shh...I'll do this one

Road Block: Phil has the ability to keep up with music.

[carlhiro]

Going to Miami Airport

Ty: *to camera* I am the navigator of this team. And we are instructed to go to Sao Paulo, Brazil! I don't see it in this map.
Jon: It's in another country, Burrell!
Ty: I know! With you being so serious, I should be the clown in our team!
Jon: And I am the handsome one.

*at the airport*

Ty: Hamm! Get out of the bar! We are late already! The first 4 teams have already checked in United.
Jon: Then we will go to Delta, then.
Ty: I hate Delta, I heard there was a 5-foot hole in one of their planes.
Jon: I'll sue them if that happens.
Ty: Where are we going again?
Jon: Brazil.

*taxi going to Praca*

Ty: Vamos, senor! Praca Ramos de Azevedo.
Jon: You do know they speak portuguese here, right?
Ty: Portuguese, spanish.. SAME SAME! Hola, senor!

*reads Roadblock clue*

Jon: Who has the ability to keep up with music?
Ty: *sings* I KNOOOOWWW YOU WANNA LEAAAVEEE MEEEE! BUT I REFUUUUSSSEE TOO LET YOU GOOOOOO!
Jon: It's Burrell, then.

[eragon]

You guys are fast! I'm sure this is gonna be a close one.

[Charlie_StCloud]

Task 1: How to get to the airport:
Head north on Washington Ave toward Jackie Gleason Dr
Turn right onto Dade Blvd
Turn left onto W 41st St
Continue onto I-195 W
Continue onto FL-112 W
Take the exit on the left toward Miami International Airport W
Run to United counter

Task 2: Convert USD to BRL
110.00 USD = 180 BRL

Task 3: Choose your transportation to Praça Ramos de Azevedo.
** Taxi to Praça Ramos de Azevedo (+37 minutes, 28 BRL)
180 - 28 = 152 BRL left

Vanessa: We're in last place. We gotta take the taxi!
Zac: But it really costs a lot!
Vanessa: We still have a lot of money. All teams have passed us.

Roadblock: Who has the ability to keep up with music? Each team member can only do a maximum of 6 Roadblocks.

Zac: I know we're both good singers but I think I'm better by a hair.
Vanessa: You better be. We need to catch up!

Zac has the ability to keep up with music.

[eragon]

I'm gonna post the next clue. kujiyoshi can still do the Taxi to the park until tomorrow 6PM.

[Innie_Yero]

Okay. We're waiting.

[eragon]

All teams are now making their way to São Paulo, Brazil. The first flight leaving at 11:38 AM carries Colin & Christie, Jess & Lani, Mac & Kate, Roger & Mirka and Ryoichiro & Kenichi. The second flight which will live at 2:48 PM carries Jon & Ty, Pil-Sook & Jason, Phil & James, Zac & Vanessa, and Dana & Shogun.

FLIGHT DETAILS:
2:48 pm Depart Miami (MIA)
Arrive Sao Paulo (GRU) 9:10 am tip+1 day
Mon 17-Jan
Duration: 15hr 22mn
Delta Delta 268 / 121
Connect in New York (JFK)

11:38 am Depart Miami (MIA)
Arrive Sao Paulo (GRU) 10:55 am tip+1 day
Mon 17-Jan
Duration: 20hr 17mn
UNITED UNITED UNITED 3548 operated by Continental3548 / UNITED 3843 operated by Continental3843
Connect in Houston (IAH)

Ryoichiro & Kenichi were put in United Flight by default.

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The chosen team member has to choose a person in a bateria who will teach them how to play a musical instrument being used in Capoeira, an Afro-Brazil art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance. Once they have learned the musical piece, they have to play it while a match of Capoeira is being performed by capoeiristas. If the mestre is satisfied, they will receive their next clue. If not, they have to start all over again.

Trait: Skill



Task: Below is a list of music instruments being played during Capoeira matches. Your task is to choose one (1) instrument and post a video of that instrument being played and post a skit on how will you able to learn the music. Each instrument can only be chosen twice.

Surdo
Caixa de guerra
Tarol
Repinique
Chocalho
Tamborim
Agogô
Reco-reco
Pandeiro
Cuíca

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Teams must now make their way by subway to Liberdade, the largest Japanese community in Rio de Janeiro.

Trait: Navigation



Task: Choose your transportation to Liberdade.
*Taxi to Liberdade (+14 minutes, 25 BRL)*
*Bus to Liberdade (+39 minutes, 15 BRL)*
*Subway to Liberdade (+40 minutes, 7 BRL)*
*Walk to Liberdade (+79 minutes, FREE)*

Task: In the picture above, what do you call that red structure? PM me your answer.

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A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with its own pros and cons. In this detour, teams have to choose between two activities being held in Liberdade during Liberdade Fair. Their choice: Noodle In A Haystack or Brapanese Sushi.

In Noodle In A Haystack, teams have to search for the street where the Liberdade fair is being held. Once there, they must whisper the phrase "eu quero yakisoba" to people in the street until they found someone who will give them a cup of yakisoba. When they finish eating the yakisoba, their next destination is printed at the bottom of the cup.



To do this task, post: **Search for the Liberdade fair street**

In Brapanese Sushi, teams have to make their way on foot to Kareya Sushi. Once there, each team member must make 15 sushi with the satisfaction of the chef. When they complete a total of 30 sushi, each team member must then eat 3 sushi before receiving their next clue.



To do this task, post: **Find Kareya Sushi**

Deadline in 36 hours.

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Additional Rules:
1. You cannot edit your post. If caught, you will incur a one hour penalty at the Pit stop.
2. You have to post a new reply for each of the division of the clues above. (1 Reply per clue). Failure to follow this rule will result in an additional 10 minutes in your total time per clue.

[eragon]

Sorry late ko na na post yung clue. Gumawa pa kase ako ng homework eh.

Follow the rules.

[eragon]

kapag di niyo alam paano magpost ng YT video, just post the link instead.

[mykel14]

Chosen instrument: Caixa de Guerra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDGhHNMTqB8

Dana: Yo! You. I need your help. I’m choosing Caixa de Guerra. How do I play this?
Mr. X: Simple. Simple. Just like drum. Drums.
Dana: Yes, yes. Just like drums.
Mr. X: I going teach you the single stroke roll. Hit left right left right.
Dana: Oh, this?
Mr. X: Yes, very good. Very good.
Mr. X: Now we have to do the double stroke roll.
Dana: Left left right right left left right right, right?
Mr. X: No, just two right.
Dana: Oh, right. Left left. Right right.
Mr. X: Two rights!!!
Dana: Okay, left left. Right right. Left left. Right. Right.
Mr. X: I think you got it. Congratulations!

[mykel14]

Task: Choose your transportation to Liberdade.
Taxi to Liberdade (+14 minutes, 25 BRL)

Total Money left: 127 BRL

[mykel14]

Find Kareya Sushi

[eman0831]

Phil: But I thought I will be singing! Dang!
James: Just get over with it Phil were lagging...
Phil: Ok I'll watch them first on how they play this Repinique thing...

http://www.youtube.com/v/iMAu3d7MV_w

Phil: Ok so I just hold the sticks downward like this, like a matched grip ...
James: thats good
Phil: The right hand do most of the hit while the left is more of rythmic support, eh?...
James: correct, it sounds great Phil doing great
Phil: Ok Need to to practice some more hope the maestro would like the way I played it. Thanks man
James: No prob

[Innie_Yero]

Task 1:

SURDO

video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE1LDVxir0k

*already asked eragon about this and he says it's okay.

Skit:

Jess: Hey! Go lanii!
Lani: I choose the SURDO! I love drums! Hey mister! *turns to mister who teaches the Surdo!* Let's go! Let's go! Hurry! What do we need to do with these cutesie things!?
Mister: We only have to learn two beats. First beat is the closed beat like this *puts his hand on the drums then second beat is open like this *puts his hand away.
Lani: Okay. Closed then open then closed then open.
Mister: Yes just like that. Do it again.
Lani: *Does the beat.
Mister: You got it! Here's your clue
Lani: YAY! Thanks gives Mister a kiss!

Jess: Yay lani!



Task 2:

Navigation:

Jess - Way to go lani!
Lani - Yay! Read the clue read the clue!
Jess reads the clue
Jess - I think we should go for the subway!

Subway to Liberdade (+40 minutes, 7 BRL)

Money left - 145BRL

Jess - wow Liberdade!
Lani - It's like our good old Binondo eh? Have you been there?
Jess - Nowrr.. next time take me. Read the clue!
Lani reads the clue

Answer PM'd later. hahaha..

DETOUR: **Find Kareya Sushi**

Jess - where should we go?
Lani - I want to go for the Noodles but I'm not sure if we can finish it.
Jess - We can both cook let's go for the other one.
Lani - Yeah let's go for it.

[eman0831]

Task 2: Choose your transportation to Liberdade.

James: let's go get some cab, were lagging behind other teams...
James [to taxi driver]: to Liberdade fair please

remaining money on hand: 126.8225 BRL

[Innie_Yero]

^ not following instructions ill take the penalty hahahaha!

[eragon]

@emman: pa round off sa whole number yung money.

[eragon]

**rattlesnake sound**