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Wednesday, May 03, 2006The constant globetrotter and host of The Amazing Race Phil Keoghan maintains a new feature of the homepage of The Amazing Race 9. Whilst in each of the twelve countries on six continents across the world Phil Keoghan provides an engaging post on his own personal blog, that will now be part of each race homepage. In these posts he provides perspective into what it is like to run the race behind the scenes, what he thinks of the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of the cities and country's they are landing in. As well as most importantly what his own thoughts are concerning the politics of the players and the antics of the relations of the racers. He also goes into significant detail in the glamourous and not so glamourous parts of his highly unique job. He captures the foreign flavours in captivating posts and each Thursday I simply can't wait to see Phil's blog updated. You will hear about his extreme lack of sleep, his adventure and so much more check it out! Here's his post from the sixth country that took them to one of my most favourite countries they have ever been to, incredibly enchanting! I promise myself I will go there, an absolutely enriching experience. Make a sensational trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates & head into Oman. Located in the Middle East just south of Iran and east of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.  The swirling sands of the Omani desert  The colourful minarets of the Grande Mosque in Muscat, Oman's capital Missed our flight out as I had to get two shows from season 8 voiced and FedExed back to LA. Very excited about our next location, never been to Oman. Very old country, civilization going back 5,000 years, oil rich and I understand very clean. Hot of course being in that part of the world. Our connection is through Dubai. What an airport. If you've never been just imagine a huge shopping mall with planes coming and going 24 hours bring your credit card. It's a very popularly plastic transaction place. Forgot to mention how tough it was for BJ & Tyler last night having to wait out the penalty I dished out when they checked in. Those guys have consistently finished near the front and watching them sweat it out was interesting. They are passionate about staying in this race, as illustrated by their decision to kiss me when they found out they were still in with a chance. Try and imagine what they smell like at this point, OK. There are lots of kids around. There is a huge sand dune right next to us and the kids are climbing to the top and then screaming all the way to the bottom. This time we are really ahead of things. A this point nothing has been set up, so we're going to have to wait before we shoot. There really is nowhere to get away from the heat, so I'm going to climb the hill with the kids. I can't believe how fit these kids are I'm exhausted. The view at the top was awesome. Of course, now I am drenched with sweat. I don't think they are used to seeing an adult behaving like me. I'm not sure if they were laughing with me or at me! We had fun though and I got a great work out. The people are great here. One of the locals just offered for us to use some power at his house so we can steam my shirt. When we got over to his place he offered us tea. Very nice gesture, but I have to say drinking something hot is the last thing on my mind right now. The dates he brought out, however, are spectacular. Really good. I've never been a big date fan, but these are awesome. Three hours later. I just about cooked in the car waiting for everything to arrive so we can set things up and shoot. A lot of effort for a few seconds of television, but it was worth it. We have a long drive ahead, so we're rushing to get the Detour shot before dark. The Roadblock was really tough for the teams. After catching up, BJ & Tyler are going through a Lena & Kristy experience. BJ is exhausted in the heat; luck is just not going their way right now. Good thing is they are apparently keeping a sense of humor through it all. Great finish today. Loved being able to hand out a prize to Fran & Barry, who have worked so hard to stay in this Race. Teague Neal blogged on 8:00 PM
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