Re: JonLover's Amazing Race Part I

by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:03 pm

benjbuddy wrote:i don't know what to choose
are those special codes?
can i choose any?
is there a wrong bus there?
A. C2
B. 76X
C. 8A
D. 24
E. 10
F. 76
G. 3
H. 25X
I. 25X
J.76A
K. C1
L. 8
M. 44

can i choose any???

CHOOSE ONLY ONE. ONLY ONE IS CORRECT THERE. THE REST ARE FICTIONAL AND THE REST TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER ROUTE.

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:03 pm

can i choose bus that have been chosen already by others?

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:03 pm

i see thanks jon :)

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:05 pm

LEG 4
Welcome to Oslo, Norway.

JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Clip_image001

The eleven teams receive their clue at the Bislett Stadion, the fourth pitstart
of the race around the globe.

ROUTE INFO:

Make your to Ekebergsletta, a football stadium. Take your clue from the box
located at one of the eight entrance gates of the stadium.

1. What are the colors seen in the flag of Norway?

Red, white, indigo blue

2. A former Miss Philippines was also a Miss Norway, what is the name of the
beauty titlist who represented Norway at the 2007 Miss Universe in Mexico?

Kirby Ann Basken

DETOUR:

Travel by taxi to Galleri Oslo, a bus station. Find the correct bus that will
take you to Hvervenbukta Beach, a family friendly beach with fine-grained sand
and grass grown on the slopes that shelves nicely on the terrain. Remember that
only one bus will take you there, so choose the right one.

A. C2
B. 76X
C. 8A
D. 24
E. 10
F. 76 – this is the right bus
G. 3
H. 25X
I. 25X
J.76A
K. C1
L. 8
M. 44

ROADBLOCK:

From Hvervenbukta Beach, make your way to Godlia. Godlia means a Good Hillside.
This place is situated along Metro Line 3 with a splendid overlooking view of
Oslo at the southwest. It contains the forest of Godliaskogen, a protected area
due to its large number of various tree sorts.

1. What is the term used in Sweden for urban municipality?

tätort

2. What city is the seat of Norway's national government?

Oslo

3. What are the two largest minority groups of non-western immigrants in Oslo,
Norway?

Pakistanis and Sri Lankan Tamils

4. Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. As of 2006, what is
its rank according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey?
10^th

ROUTE INFO:

At the heart of Lillestrom, you will find a school of media communications,
music and dance. It is called the Lillestrom Videregaende Skole.

1. In TARA 2, what country where the intersection took place?

Czech Republic

2. What team from TARA 1 was penalized for over-speeding?

Laura Kluk and Andy Lawson

DETOUR:

Make your way to one of the landmarks of Oslo listed below and come back for
your next clue. Pick one landmark.

A. Stubberudmyra
B. Linderud Senter
C. Aker Brygge – I choose this landmark
D. Tjuvholmen
E. Alna Senter
F. Oslo Norway Golf Course
G. Sandrika
H. Munch Museum
I. Frognerstranda
J. Vallhall Stadium
K. Bjornegard Stole
L. Ballerud
M. Akershus Fortress
N. Thon Hole Opera
O. The Opera

PITSTOP:

Fly to the city of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus in the Meditteranean Sea.
This is the place where the East meets the West. Look for the Ancient Vouni,
your fifth pitstop of the race.

Hurry!

The last person to check in will be eliminated.

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:07 pm

thanks jon this race is so exciting :)

by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:08 pm

Benj, change your second detour. Jingle picked Aker Brygge already

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by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:09 pm

benjbuddy wrote:thanks jon this race is so exciting :)

You can on answering last but you always in the front. So you are really doing your homework? study

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by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:10 pm

JonLover wrote:
benjbuddy wrote:thanks jon this race is so exciting :)

You can on answering last but you always in the front. So you are really doing your homework?

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You keep on answering but you are always in the front at the pitstop........

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by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:11 pm

YOU CAN NO LONGER PICK THESE LANDMARKS:

Munch Museum
Vallhall Stadium
Thon Hole Opera
Aker Brygge
Ballerud
Stubberudmyra
Akershus Fortress

Benjbuddy, mommy_koi, alenn_wafu...don't pick the above landmarks

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:14 pm

there's no wrong landmark right?

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:16 pm

Sorry jon for
that one, this is my revised answer

LEG
4
Welcome to Oslo, Norway.

The eleven teams receive their clue at the Bislett Stadion, the fourth pitstart
of the race around the globe.

ROUTE INFO:

Make your to Ekebergsletta, a football stadium. Take your clue from the box
located at one of the eight entrance gates of the stadium.

1. What are the colors seen in the flag of Norway?

Red, white, indigo blue

2. A former Miss Philippines was also a Miss Norway, what is the name of the
beauty titlist who represented Norway at the 2007 Miss Universe in Mexico?

Kirby Ann Basken

DETOUR:

Travel by taxi to Galleri Oslo, a bus station. Find the correct bus that will
take you to Hvervenbukta Beach, a family friendly beach with fine-grained sand
and grass grown on the slopes that shelves nicely on the terrain. Remember that
only one bus will take you there, so choose the right one.

A. C2
B. 76X
C. 8A
D. 24
E. 10
F. 76 – this is the right bus
G. 3
H. 25X
I. 25X
J.76A
K. C1
L. 8
M. 44

ROADBLOCK:

From Hvervenbukta Beach, make your way to Godlia. Godlia means a Good Hillside.
This place is situated along Metro Line 3 with a splendid overlooking view of
Oslo at the southwest. It contains the forest of Godliaskogen, a protected area
due to its large number of various tree sorts.

1. What is the term used in Sweden for urban municipality?

tätort

2. What city is the seat of Norway's national government?

Oslo

3. What are the two largest minority groups of non-western immigrants in Oslo,
Norway?

Pakistanis and Sri Lankan Tamils

4. Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. As of 2006, what is
its rank according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey?
10^th

ROUTE INFO:

At the heart of Lillestrom, you will find a school of media communications,
music and dance. It is called the Lillestrom Videregaende Skole.

1. In TARA 2, what country where the intersection took place?

Czech Republic

2. What team from TARA 1 was penalized for over-speeding?

Laura Kluk and Andy Lawson

DETOUR:

Make your way to one of the landmarks of Oslo listed below and come back for
your next clue. Pick one landmark.

A. Stubberudmyra
B. Linderud Senter – I choose this landmark
C. Aker Brygge
D. Tjuvholmen
E. Alna Senter
F. Oslo Norway Golf Course
G. Sandrika
H. Munch Museum
I. Frognerstranda
J. Vallhall Stadium
K. Bjornegard Stole
L. Ballerud
M. Akershus Fortress
N. Thon Hole Opera
O. The Opera

PITSTOP:

Fly to the city of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus in the Meditteranean Sea.
This is the place where the East meets the West. Look for the Ancient Vouni,
your fifth pitstop of the race.

Hurry!

The last person to check in will be eliminated.

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by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:16 pm

benjbuddy wrote:there's no wrong landmark right?

There is no wrong landmark.. All those are correct.

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by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:18 pm

Benjbuddy, it seems like you are doing your research.

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:19 pm

JonLover wrote:
JonLover wrote:
benjbuddy wrote:thanks jon this race is so exciting :)

You can on answering last but you always in the front. So you are really doing your homework?

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You keep on answering but you are always in the front at the pitstop........

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hahaha jon am also surprised am in front Razz

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:21 pm

JonLover wrote:Benjbuddy, it seems like you are doing your research.

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hahaha yeah am like having examination at school Razz

i feel nervous too, like in a real race while doing research :)

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:23 pm

JonLover wrote:
benjbuddy wrote:there's no wrong landmark right?

There is no wrong landmark.. All those are correct.

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thanks jon, hehehe :)

by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:24 pm

benjbuddy wrote:
JonLover wrote:
JonLover wrote:
benjbuddy wrote:thanks jon this race is so exciting :)

You can on answering last but you always in the front. So you are really doing your homework?

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You keep on answering but you are always in the front at the pitstop........

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hahaha jon am also surprised am in front

Yeah, because you always choose the nearest place to the point of reference.

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by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:24 pm

benjbuddy wrote:
JonLover wrote:Benjbuddy, it seems like you are doing your research.

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hahaha yeah am like having examination at school

i feel nervous too, like in a real race while doing research :)

Really?

As if you are really racing?

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:25 pm

yeah jon, am not kidding Very Happy

by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:25 pm

benjbuddy wrote:yeah jon, am not kidding

That is great. Keep the excitement alive so you will noit be eliminated. lol!

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:26 pm

i have so much respect on you jon Razz

how you able to come up and create those questions and tasks :)
hahahaha... simply amazing lol!

by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:27 pm

hmmm admin, who are you? hmmm hahahaha LOL

by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:28 pm

benjbuddy wrote:i have so much respect on you jon
how you able to come up and create those questions and tasks :)
hahahaha... simply amazing

Thank you benjbuddy. I have to some of those places and I also asked some of my friends who really knows the place. Sometimes, I also make my research in the net.

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:29 pm

JonLover wrote:
benjbuddy wrote:i have so much respect on you jon
how you able to come up and create those questions and tasks :)
hahahaha... simply amazing

Thank you benjbuddy. I have to some of those places and I also asked some of my friends who really knows the place. Sometimes, I also make my research in the net.

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wow, amazing amazing...really Razz

by **JonL0ver** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:31 pm

Yeah benjbuddy. Just bear with my grammar. I observed I have lots of error

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by **benjbuddy** Fri 14 Mar 2008, 10:40 pm

JonLover wrote:Yeah benjbuddy. Just bear with my grammar. I observed I have lots of error

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don't worry :)
my english is bad also Razz

by **ANDREAZID** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 8:49 am

oh! i never think the best detour but anyways forstress is not very far..i can still make it up.

by **ANDREAZID** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 9:16 am

i'm having fun here..i miss to visit tara forum because of this site hehe..

by **JonL0ver** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 2:24 pm

RESULTS OF LEG 4

1st: Eragon

2nd: Ronhahetaf

3rd: Benjbuddy

4th: Happy_Face_523

5th: Jingletan18

6th: Andreazid

7th: Sprity

8th: Kyle_Trager

9th: Alenn_wafu

_______________________________________

10th: Mommy_koi (ELIMINATED)

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by **happy_face** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 2:59 pm

Haiz , can we don't have a leg today?

by **Kyle_Trager** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:13 pm

I'LL BE ELIMINATED SOON.... GREAT Very Happy

by **Kyle_Trager** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:14 pm

IS MY ANSWER ALWAYS WRONG?!
T_T

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:24 pm

OMG 7th place....

i have to work a lot .....

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:25 pm

Weekend.... so no Leg 5 for today n tomorrow jon...

by **JonL0ver** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:26 pm

RESULTS OF LEG 4

1st: Eragon

2nd: Ronhahetaf

3rd: Benjbuddy

4th: Happy_Face_523

5th: Jingletan18

6th: Andreazid

7th: Sprity

8th: Kyle_Trager

9th: Alenn_wafu

_______________________________________

10th: Mommy_koi (ELIMINATED)

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LEG 5

JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Cyrpus

Welcome to Cyprus.

This is Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. This is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and the only country in Europe-Asia which is administered by four contesting (invading) government forces. At the northeastern part of the island is where the Ancient Vouni, a palace on a hilltop dates back to the 5th century BC, located. This is the fourth pitstop of the race.

After a 12-hour mandatory rest period, 9 teams received their next clue:

DETOUR: Basketball

Using a marked car, make your way to Pyrgiana Beach Hotel, a famous getaway of tourists in the island. It is near Kokkina Point. Once there, teams must swim 2 meters away from the shoreline and bring on of the listed items below to the man waiting at the entrance of the hotel for your next clue. Pick one item which is not been chosen. (You should have different answer here)

A. a piece of starfish
B. 2 seashells
C. a fish
D. 2 pebbles
E. two starfishes
F. three pebbles
G. one seashell
H. three starfishes
I. handful of a seabed sand
J. one pebble

ROUTE INFO: study

Using the same marked car, travel to Erenkoy Martyrs Cemetery in Kokkina at the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Near the cemetery, you will see flag poles. Get the flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and present it to the guard standing at the side. From him, you will receive your next clue.

1. What team from TARA 1 is now based or living in Cyprus?
2. In reference to #1, in what city of Cyprus they are now living?
3. In reference to #2, is the city the capital of the Republic Cyprus?
4. In reference to #1, what is the nick of the male at TARA-AXN forum?
5. In reference to #1, what is their final standing in TARA 1?

ROADBLOCK: :afro:

Travel to Pomos Point at the northeastern part of Cyprus. Locate the very famous restaurant known for its seafoods, the Excellent Seafood Restaurant. Eat 3 kilos of prawns and lobsters before you receive your next clue.

1. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
2. What is the currency used in Cyprus?
3. What arre the official languages of Cyprus?
4. What is the state-owned telecommunications company that monopolizes internet and telephone lines in the island?
5. What European-Asian country is located north of Cyprus?

DETOUR: Basketball

Now, make your way towards the center of the island to the biggest mountain range of Cyprus, the Troodos. Near the highest peak of the range which is Mt. Olympus, you will find the famous Troodos Ski Resort. There you will get your next clue.

Choose a name from the list of presidents of the Republic of Cyprus. Your answers should vary.

A. Archbishop Makarios 111
B. Nikos Sampson
C. Glafkos Klerides
D. Spyrus Kypriano
E. Gearge Vasiliu
F. Tassos Papadopoulos
G. Dimitris Christofas
H. Ioannis Kasoulos
I. Kostas Kyriacou
J. Kosta Themistocleous
K. Achilles Helen Troy

PITSTOP: Sleep

Book the earliest flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From the international airport travel by taxi to Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Make your way to the back of the hotel using the main entrance. You will find there the next pitstop of the race.

Hurry!

The last person to check in might be eliminated.

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by **JonL0ver** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:28 pm

sprity wrote:Weekend.... so no Leg 5 for today n tomorrow jon...

Leg 5 is posted. I know you dont use the computer on Sundays. Would you like me to post the next leg on Monday/

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by **Kyle_Trager** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:36 pm

JON... LET'S HAVE SOME REST..... CONTINUE LEG 5 ON MONDAY Very Happy

by **JonL0ver** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:37 pm

kyle_trager wrote:IS MY ANSWER ALWAYS WRONG?!
T_T

You always chose the wrong detour. Yesterday 76 was the correct answer but you sticked to your first choice.

LEG 5 IS POSTED.

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by **happy_face** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:55 pm

i never knew of a team at cyrups

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 3:58 pm

DETOUR:

E. two starfishes

ROUTE INFO:

1.What is the currency used in Cyprus?

CYPRUS Pound denoted By CYP

2. What arre the official languages of Cyprus?

Greek and Turkish

3. What is the state-owned telecommunications company that monopolizes internet and telephone lines in the island?

CYTA

4. What European-Asian country is located north of Cyprus?

Egypt

DETOUR:

G. Dimitris Christofas

PITSTOP:

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:00 pm

sorry forgot the route info...

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:01 pm

brb....

by **JonL0ver** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:02 pm

Sprity, please check your answer correctly. What you have answered is the Roadblock. Where is question # 1? (The third largest island in the Mediterranean?)

Where are your answers for the ROUTE INFO?

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by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:05 pm

iam checking it....

bad internet connection...

by **JonL0ver** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:10 pm

sprity wrote:iam checking it....

bad internet connection...

Ok.
Don't worry, we will resume this on Monday.

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by **jingletan18** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:22 pm

Welcome to Cyprus.

After a 12-hour mandatory rest period, 9 teams
received their next clue:

DETOUR: JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Clip_image002

. one pebble

ROUTE INFO:
JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Clip_image003

1. What team from TARA 1 is now based or living
in Cyprus? Andy & Laura
2. In reference to #1, in what city of Cyprus
they are now living? Nicosia
3. In reference to #2, is the city the capital
of the Republic Cyprus? Yes
4. In reference to #1, what is the nick of the
male at TARA-AXN forum? Andology
5. In reference to #1, what is their final
standing in TARA 1? 5th

ROADBLOCK:
JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Clip_image004

Travel to Pomos Point at the northeastern part
of Cyprus. Locate the very famous restaurant known for its seafoods, the
Excellent Seafood Restaurant. Eat 3 kilos of prawns and lobsters before you
receive your next clue.

1. It is the third largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus
2. What is the currency used in Cyprus? Euro
3. What arre the official languages of Cyprus?
Greek / Turkish
4. What is the state-owned telecommunications
company that monopolizes internet and telephone lines in the island? Cyta
5. What European-Asian country is located north
of Cyprus? Turkey

DETOUR: JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Clip_image002

Dimitris
Christofias (1^st
choose)

Tassos Papadopoulos (2^nd choose – if Sprity answers is
accepted already)
PITSTOP: JonLover's Amazing Race Part I - Page 9 Clip_image005

Book Flight Now J

by **jingletan18** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:24 pm

DETOUR:

. one pebble

ROUTE INFO:

1. What team from TARA 1 is now based or living
in Cyprus? Andy & Laura
2. In reference to #1, in what city of Cyprus
they are now living? Nicosia
3. In reference to #2, is the city the capital
of the Republic Cyprus? Yes
4. In reference to #1, what is the nick of the
male at TARA-AXN forum? Andology
5. In reference to #1, what is their final
standing in TARA 1? 5th

ROADBLOCK:

Travel to Pomos Point at the northeastern part
of Cyprus. Locate the very famous restaurant known for its seafoods, the
Excellent Seafood Restaurant. Eat 3 kilos of prawns and lobsters before you
receive your next clue.

1. It is the third largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus
2. What is the currency used in Cyprus? Euro
3. What arre the official languages of Cyprus?
Greek / Turkish
4. What is the state-owned telecommunications
company that monopolizes internet and telephone lines in the island? Cyta
5. What European-Asian country is located north
of Cyprus? Turkey

DETOUR:
Dimitris
Christofias (1^st
choose)

by **eragon** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:32 pm

Detour
B. 2 seashells

Route Info
1. Andy & Laura
2. Nicosia
3. Yes
4. Andology
5. 5th

Roadblock
1. Cyprus
2. Pound
3. Greek & Turkish
4. CYTA
5. Turkey

Detour
C. Glafkos Klerides

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:51 pm

jon... i have posted my answers... i have chaged the last detour.... I dont want to disturb jingletan's answers....

DETOUR:

E. two starfishes

ROUTE INFO:

1. What team from TARA 1 is now based or living in Cyprus?

Andy & Laura
2. In reference to #1, in what city of Cyprus they are now living?

Nicosia

3. In reference to #2, is the city the capital of the Republic Cyprus?

Yes
4. In reference to #1, what is the nick of the male at TARA-AXN forum?

Andology

5. In reference to #1, what is their final standing in TARA 1?

5th

ROADBLOCK:

1. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Cyprus

2.What is the currency used in Cyprus?

CYPRUS Pound denoted By CYP

3. What arre the official languages of Cyprus?

Greek and Turkish

4. What is the state-owned telecommunications company that monopolizes internet and telephone lines in the island?

CYTA

5. What European-Asian country is located north of Cyprus?

Turkey

DETOUR:

H. Ioannis Kasoulos

PITSTOP:

by **sprity** Sat 15 Mar 2008, 4:53 pm

lots of mistakes due to tension.....

this game is really making to feel the pressure that i have to post b4 every one... my net connection sucks....

i hope that i will not be eliminated in this leg....

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