When all else fails...

Its only at the third leg, but the gruelling challenges puts a toll on all eight teams. Unfortunately, the Thai pair of Natalie and Pailin succumbed to fatigue, and arrived last at the Pit Stop.

OneShift Editorial Team

02 Oct 2008

You’re both former beauty queens. How much of a leg up did you think your good looks gave you in the race? Can you cite an example of when a charming smile gave you an edge?

The only time I can remember that our looks gave us an advantage was when we needed to catch a taxi, as it was easier for girls to get one to stop. Other than that it really didn’t affect the outcome.

What were your favourite points in the race, and your least favourite?

My favourite point of the race was when we were in Vietnam with 2 other teams (the Thai and Korean),and we stopped for some pho noodles in a café. We all knew we were at the back of the race and decided to take a break and sat there for a while just talking and enjoying the noodles. My least favourite part though was the 25 hour bus ride from Ho Chi Minh city to Hue in Vietnam.

During the Race’s low points, what kept you going?

Knowing that the faster we finish something, the sooner it’ll be over.

When did you really feel like you could not take it anymore?

At our last Road Block challenge, when I felt severely dehydrated and felt that if I don’t stop, my health would be jeopardized.

What was the most surprising situation that you ended up in?

Spending the night at the airport in Bangkok, knowing that my house was just 10 minutes away…and not being able to see or talk to my husband!

What made you want to do the Amazing Race to start with?

I wanted to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and at the same time have fun.

How did your family and friends react?

As my friends and family don’t know much about this TV show, they were asking me why I decided to join! And they were very surprised - because it’s not the type of thing I usually do.

Did you think you would make it further than this?

I did think that we would make it much further than where we ended up, but I never thought how hard this race was going to be.

Of the 10 teams, who did you strike the closest bonds with, and why? Do you see yourself remaining friends?

I have become friends with several other teams, but I feel that Neena and Amit have been the closest. We have remained friends so far, even though they live quite far away.

What motivates you and drives you to keep going on in life?

Being happy in life – that is what motivates my actions.

Credits: Story by Azfar Hashim, pictures courtesy of AXN Asia