Actually this seemed to be the wishes of the producers. Was I the only one who seemed to notice how quickly TK/Rachael got through their speed bump? It didn't seem to take a fraction of time that the Goths had to spend at their speed bump. And I'm not sure they even stayed for the "celebration" like they were told they had to do. At least the producers didn't show that...only them suiting up, running through the fire and getting doused by water. Hardly a hick-up in their leg.

That being said, Kudos to the top three. Ron/Chris won a bunch of legs (translating to prizes) -- Nick and Don won a leg as well. I guess the moral of this season was slow and steady wins the race. I am just thrilled that the winner was one that I didn't hate, didn't spend half the trip screeching and or criticising their partner and played the game without resorting to "low" moves (like telling a ticketing agent to not sell someone else a ticket ala Chris). Nick and Don were pretty upstanding and I wouldn't have minded seeing them win either.

NOW for future TAR's, if I was a player I would definitely make notes of countries and their flags in a journal. If that wasn't allowed, I would be sure and Jedi drill along the race to make sure that all the legs, in proper order were committed to memory.