These were definitely my two favorite teams on the show "Expedition Impossible", with Country Boys a close third (although they did not place third on the show). These two teams taking 1st and 2nd are truly a testament to the fact that nice guys don't always finish last. Sometimes they even finish first. (I do think that I slightly preferred No Limits over The Gypsies, but it was close. Slightly off topic comment - too bad that Aaron Isaacson on No Limits is engaged.
Team No Limits was the definition of the concept of "never give up", with one blind team member and another team member who wore a leg cast and dealt with excruciating ankle pain for several legs of the race. In the past, the blind team member reached the summit of Mt. Everest. The one who hurt his ankle also served in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan, and if you know anything about many of my past jobs and my current job, you know how much respect I have for servicemen and women. I can't forget the third member of the team either, as he is just as amazing. He guided the blind team member throughout the race, and he was truly an amazing guide! The whole team was amazing.
And The Gypsies? They dominated the competition, winning all but one leg of the race. Not only did they win, but they won graciously. They were not cocky; they helped other teams; and, my favorite thing? During one leg of the race, the winners won a special prize - a chance to talk to family and friends back home. The gypsies won the leg, but they had already decided to donate the prize to another team (No Limits). They are also involved in many charity projects. This team was just incredible at (almost) everything. Their world travels definitely paid off in this race.
While I enjoyed watching "Expedition Impossible", I still prefer "Amazing Race". That being said, based on the rules of the "Amazing Race", I don't think a blind team member could have participated on the show. I appreciate that this show is set up in such a way that the teams work together; and, while tasks may be easier if none of the members were to have disabilities - the tasks are still do-able for teams with disabled members. If you all were unable to watch the show, you might want to check it out online.
Team No Limits was the definition of the concept of "never give up", with one blind team member and another team member who wore a leg cast and dealt with excruciating ankle pain for several legs of the race. In the past, the blind team member reached the summit of Mt. Everest. The one who hurt his ankle also served in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan, and if you know anything about many of my past jobs and my current job, you know how much respect I have for servicemen and women. I can't forget the third member of the team either, as he is just as amazing. He guided the blind team member throughout the race, and he was truly an amazing guide! The whole team was amazing.
And The Gypsies? They dominated the competition, winning all but one leg of the race. Not only did they win, but they won graciously. They were not cocky; they helped other teams; and, my favorite thing? During one leg of the race, the winners won a special prize - a chance to talk to family and friends back home. The gypsies won the leg, but they had already decided to donate the prize to another team (No Limits). They are also involved in many charity projects. This team was just incredible at (almost) everything. Their world travels definitely paid off in this race.
While I enjoyed watching "Expedition Impossible", I still prefer "Amazing Race". That being said, based on the rules of the "Amazing Race", I don't think a blind team member could have participated on the show. I appreciate that this show is set up in such a way that the teams work together; and, while tasks may be easier if none of the members were to have disabilities - the tasks are still do-able for teams with disabled members. If you all were unable to watch the show, you might want to check it out online.
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Maybe I will check it out online.
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