Episode 6: Jarakay Wins the Fire Starter!

Monday, September 22, 2008

Jarakay showed better leadership and strategy in winning the first Reward Challenge since the co-ed tribe setup. The tribe calmly accomplished every obstacle until the last part. It was actually a close fight between the 2 tribes but was obvious that Naak tribe were scattered, tensed and did not have unanimous strategy from the beginning 'til the end of the challenge. Kiko, who assumed the leadership on that challenge, had a verbal tussle with Cris about maneuvering their craft.

Both tribes fought on empty stomach and were eager to win the flint reward.

Last night's episode was definitely better. I was waiting for that episode where the castaways would actually be thinking about, well... FOOD! It's been three days and it seems that nobody's complaining. But last night, Jace somehow found himself in disbelief that they could potentially not eat any decent meal at all for 39 days. Niña was also getting emotional and had a realization that every small things in life matter, like water and salt.

There's too much scheming and politics going on in Naak. Both the girl and guy groups are doubting Emerson's real intentions and mixed signals. Nikki (or was it Kaye?) was adamant that she would surely vote out Emerson for good when opportunity comes. Meanwhile, Kiko assures JC and Rob to make them safe as long as he could.

Emerson, despite being the lone wolf, admits that all his words and actions are well figured out. He's a man with a plan. We'll just have to see where that would lead him. Not to be outdone though, on the other tribe, Marlon's moments last night were his usual self-involved antics.

And Jarakay indeed is on a winning streak. I actually found Veronica very sexy and sassy as she bravely crosses the foot stools (maybe it was the black top she's wearing!). I was actually surprised that the team picked her for the task, since, she's bigger than some of the girls. Maybe because as a taekwondo athlete, she's good in balancing.

On the next episode, the winning team would finally have fire! Now we'll see how Marlon would please his tribemates.

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