A 'Real' Amazing Race?

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Posted by Your Guide on April 4, 2006 5:44 PM

I missed this press release when it first came out, but apparently an adventure travel company is looking to capitalize on the popular reality TV show "The Amazing Race" and host a similar competitive scenario across the Australian Outback.

The concept: "Twelve teams of two will travel around Australia, performing tasks and accumulating points based on their performance. In this race there are no losers and no nasty eliminations. Every contestant wins, just by taking part in The Real Race, a thrilling and fun once-in-a-lifetime adventure experience."

Hmm. The site also says the experience "comprise of activities including mountain biking, kayaking, trekking, running, navigation, rafting, 4x4 wheel driving, snorkeling, abseiling, flying fox, rock climbing, surfing, caving, snow traversing, skydiving, ‘bush tucker’ (Aboriginal food experience) and other activities."

All except the last one sound like a blast. I ate Aboriginal food once, and let me tell you...if you didn't know what a plate of sap and larva will do to your bowel movements...you don't want to know.

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