I thought this was a fairly boring episode tonight-- all plane logistics and two stupid challenges... Then to cap it off, a non-elimination leg. I think that the 30 minute time penalty is less of a penalty than the no money penalty of previous seasons.
The coalminers will start a long way behind the 6th place team. They desparately need an equalizer early in the next leg, and then a bit of luck, or they are toast...
Next week looks more interesting though.
I agree. Too much ticket getting, etc. I don't like the cutesy T shirts. I think the coalminers heard the others mocking them at the Viet Nam airport. I did not like that. They may be twangy but they are showing more class in some ways.